Originally Posted by
carslo
I just pushed my like
button for this comment. I, too, have been sewing since the 70s and mixing top and bottom threads with no problems with wear and tear - only problem I ever had was using 100 % cotton thread on top and bottom and the quilt is giving way in places after 8 years of use.
thanks for this. the women at the fabric stores say the same thing, but the lqs owner gave me a free spool of 100% cotton aurifil to try. i have been piecing with it and it has broken a couple of times in the machine. it feels so lovely, but i am wary...
aileen