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Old 02-19-2015, 10:25 AM
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dee1245
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The Connecting Threads Essentials is cotton and the Essentials Pro is Polyester. Does that make a difference on the finished quilt if you are using the different types of thread for your project? I have only used the Essentials for piecing and quilting for both the top and bottom threads. I love the thread from Connecting Threads; it works very well in my machine.

Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
Try glue basting the whole blocks together. This helps me find the problem when my block sews up too small. I found most of my problem is in the pressing of the seams. Connecting Threads cotton is 50 wt 3ply. That is too thick for top and bobbin for piecing. Try a thinner thread in the bobbin. I like Connecting Threads Pro on the cone. It's 70 wt and strong.

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