Originally Posted by
Dolphyngyrl
Don't use cheap thread, that is one of the best pieces of advice and quilter can give you. Guttermen, mettler, and connecting threads are all good quality threads. lot of people also like superior, king tut, isacord, and aurifil are also some reputable brands. Coats and clarks is not the greatest which is most likely the brand you are using
Everyone is going to have different opinions about what thread is the best. I have used the higher priced threads at times but most of my piecing is done with Coats and Clarks Dual Duty XP All Purpose 100% Polyester covered Polyester and I have had no issues with it. There has been scuttle about polyester threads "cutting" cotton fabric but I have not had this issue. My mother used Coats and Clarks and that is all I have used for 35+ years of sewing and quilting. Machines can be fussy about what thread you use. You didn't say what type of problem you are having with the thread from Walmart. I agree that it could be old or have been exposed to the moisture if breakage is the problem. You can try other brands of thread and see what works best for you and your machine.