Originally Posted by BellaBoo

When piecing blocks I use neutral color thread for top and bobbin. I buy the big cones from Connecting thread for piecing and I like very thin thread in my bobbin so when I find size 60 or 80 thread on sale I stock up on that too. For machine quilting I pick a thread that will blend with the back of the quilt. I like thin thread for machine quilting, the stitches sink into the quilt.