Originally Posted by
deedum
I thought polyester threads cuts into your material over time, that we shouldn't use it? Is this a myth? My quilt is a queen size and I do over buy when i buy thread as I can't run for a spool or two into town if I run short. Is poly ok to quilt with or a blend? Do I need just 100% cotton?
Yes it's a myth. Polyester thread is excellent for most sewing. If it would cut your quilt, the cheap poly thread used to make 100% cotton t-shirts would cut the t-shirts.
Use the thread that you can afford and enjoy using. If you bought the thread because you thought it was good, it probably is. I've used poly-cotton for many, many years and my quilts are fine. And I abuse my quilts. I would rather spend my money on retirement, travel, or fabric than expensive thread.
Or use some of the thread you already bought and buy some other threads to try. Experiment. Decide for yourself what you like to use. Most threads will be fine for your quilts.
15 years ago everyone had to have Rowenta irons. These days people are choosey about thread. The $25 cone of thread is a recent phenomenon. What's next? I don't know. This is an interesting article on what I've talked about here.
http://andsewitgoes.blogspot.com/201...ut-thread.html. Look at the quilts this woman does. And she is puzzled about the emphasis on thread. As long as you aren't buying 20 cents a spool thread, you're probably fine. And even that thread might be fine. Thread is no big deal.