Originally Posted by
riana
Do not use cone thread in your quilts. They are not only linty, but the fibers are very short and break easily, making your quilt very un-sturdy. Use regular cotton or poly thread. I use beige in the top and gray in the bobbin (or vice versa) so if there's a problem with tension I know which one to adjust.
I use Superior,Signature and YLI quilting cotton threads for quilting, these ones come in a cone. Aurifil and Mettler threads to piece the tops. Serger thread is for making clothes with a serger, not quilting.
Sharon in Texas