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Old 02-16-2013, 12:23 AM
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There are old spools of Coats and Clarks All Purpose thread in my thread drawers. I can't find a size on them. I think my work looks better/lies flatter with 50 or 60 wt thread. I think C&C is 40 wt. In a pinch I use it too.
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:29 AM
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If my machine will sew it, I use it, I've quilted with every kind you can name...the quilts we have around here have been washed and dried a LOT and they all come out just fine with whatever type of thread I've used!
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:45 PM
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I've used threads of all kinds, different weights, etc. without any problems except for rayon. Rayon seems more suitable for machine embrodery than FMQ. It kept breaking for me so I don't use it anymore. I have had some rather biased quilting teachers tell me not to use Coats and Clarks. I don't listen to them. Coats and Clark have been around for years, and that is good enough for me, smile.
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:23 PM
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I may be bad but I never ever use cotton thread for anything and haven't for about 30 years. It rots and it breaks!
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:25 PM
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I use some rayon when doing free motion embroidery, but wen I run out I won't buy more.
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I've used threads of all kinds, different weights, etc. without any problems except for rayon. Rayon seems more suitable for machine embrodery than FMQ. It kept breaking for me so I don't use it anymore. I have had some rather biased quilting teachers tell me not to use Coats and Clarks. I don't listen to them. Coats and Clark have been around for years, and that is good enough for me, smile.
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