Originally Posted by
snipforfun
They have been clearing this thread out for a few years. Not popular since King Tut came out.
These two threads are NOT the same.
King Tut is a 40wt thread that is used is recommended for use on both DSMs and long arm machines.
Perfect Quilter is heavier 17wt thread that is only recommended for use on DSMs. I found a number of articles and comments about this thread and all said it is a beautiful thread for quilting. Since it is equivalent in wt to a size 80 tatting thread, some folks also use it for that purpose. Heavier threads, like this one and Sulky's 12wt cotton thread, most often require special handling on a long arm machine (e.g., special adjustments & slower speeds).
I like heavier wt decorative threads -- I have also used Sulky's 12wt. I've ordered one each of the large spools and, from what I've read, I think that I'll be very pleased with it. I wish that I could afford to buy more of it.
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