Originally Posted by All Thumbs
Thanks for the hint gramalama9; I was unaware of a Metallica needle. I will call the Bernina shop and see if they can send me some so I will not have to drive very far. In the meantime, I will insert a top-stitching needle since it has a larger and more round eye and see if that works.
While I have been free motion quilting for a few years, I never have liked the appearance of the threads, even on my older drop-the-feed-dog method for meandering. Bottom Line, SO Fine, Aurifil and Permacore. Thanks for the suggestions. Next time I am at a shop, I will check them out.
Now are we talking 100% cotton here or are these poly threads?
Thanks again everyone.
In the Superior line, I would not use Bottom Line or So Fine on the top. I would use King Tut or Rainbows. For the Rainbows you will be much happier with a metallic needle. You should be able to get those at Hobby Lobby, Joann, or Hancocks. I use Schmetz brand. I also like the Sulky 100% cotton 30 weight as well as Mettler 40 weight 100% cotton. With those I use a 75 or 90 quilting needle or the Microtex.