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03-27-2017, 05:25 AM

#11

Roberta

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Connecting Threads is my "go too" for thread as well. It works well with my machine and I can buy several colors at one time.

03-27-2017, 05:26 AM

#12

Roberta

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My "go to" for quilting thread. They have a wonderful choice of colors at a very reasonable price. I wait for sales and take stock of what I'm running low on and buy several at one time.

03-27-2017, 06:15 AM

#13

renicat

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Amazon sells some Connecting Threads thread and if you are a prime member shipping doesn't cost you anything.

03-27-2017, 07:05 AM

#14

salederer

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Location: N. Nevada

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I love connecting threads thread, but be aware it is a little linty. When I free motion quilt with it I have to clean my machine often.

03-27-2017, 07:40 AM

#15

Onebyone

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I buy the Essential Pro 70wt on the cone from Connecting Threads. It is thin and strong. I use Superior thread because of the great variety. I don't understand matching thread to the fabric for piecing. I use either a dark or light thread, mostly I piece using red thread except when sewing white fabric.

03-27-2017, 08:00 AM

#16

mojo11

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Location: western arkansas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog

I like Superior threads and buy when on sale. I think their sample cards are a great buy and allow you to choose your color with confidence. I frequently get together with friends to make an order and save on the shipping. I recently purchased a cone of cotton thread from CT but have not used it yet.

Wher do you purchase Superior threads?

03-27-2017, 08:10 AM

#17

Jeanne S

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Location: Tulsa, Ok

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I prefer Gutermann thread. It is less expensive to buy it in the 3,000 yard cones. I also use COnnecting Thread occasionally because I bought some because of their low prices, but it is thicker and lintier than Gutermann's---but they do have good prices! Personal preference I guess.

03-27-2017, 11:49 AM

#18

eimay

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Location: Mason, Ohio

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I agree

Joann's seems to be charging quilt shop prices (or even higher).

03-28-2017, 01:40 PM

#19

TexasSunshine

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Location: Kilgore Tx

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I use CT thread all the time for piecing and for the LA. Ì buy the large cones. They have a good selection of colors.

03-28-2017, 04:32 PM

#20

Chester the bunny

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Join Date: Jun 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rl2b-Roseanne

Hmm, I haven't heard of Connecting Threads but have been using Gutermann from Joann's for years. I think the main reason I use it is because I can take my piece in and match the thread. How do you do that with Connecting Threads?

Hi Roseanne - don't know about others but I buy thread in every color and shade just to have it on hand. But that's the hoarder in me. A lot of people just buy what they need so I suppose it would be a guess about the right shade for your project. Like buying fabric online .... every monitor shows different.