Originally Posted by
tlpa
I have tried this with 4 of my machines, and the best one is a mechanical Bernina....I have a feeling that my old Singer 15-91 would be great too if I could find a foot for it.
Also, I was reading a Karen McTavish book last night (Mastering the Art of McTavishing) and she states that she likes to use Bottom Line thread - "I also use this thread in needle turn applique because it's similar to silk thread. The thread was originally intended as a bobbin thread only, but the majority of quilters find it an excellent top thread as well"
Yes, I know she's a Long arm quilter.
Lots of people like it because it minimizes the look of the FMQ, so you see the texture more than the stitches. Great for travelling.
I'd say go ahead and use it. If it wasn't good for needle thread, Superior wouldn't have this in the reference sheet I posted on page 2 of this thread:
Bottom Line™
embroidery, quilting, binding
Bottom Line
Topstitch #70/10 or #80/12
4.0 to 5.0 - this is the recommended tension starting point
60 wt. polyester.
Use as top thread or bobbin thread