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Old 12-18-2011, 07:25 AM
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Is this thread low-quality? I've been using it for piecing and quilting. Are my quilts going to fall apart???
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Old 12-18-2011, 07:29 AM
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Your quilts probably won't fall apart but I don't think it is as good as some of the other brands available. This is just my opinion others may think differently.
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Old 12-18-2011, 07:31 AM
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I use it all the time, and I am a professional longarm quilter. Put your fears to rest!
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Old 12-18-2011, 07:32 AM
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I was told to use dual duty coats and clarks if you use it. Otherwise, it is very linty. I use Mettler, Aurofil or Gutermann.
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if you take your chosen thread-wrap a length of it around one hand's fingers- wrap the other end on other hand's fingers and give it a tug---and it doesn't break---or if while using it it is not breaking---it is strong enough to use- just because some people don't like some brands does not mean it's bad-it's just someone's choice-or often---something they have heard-with no real idea or experience they make a choice.
give your thread a (tug-test) see if it's strong-good quality-if it works for you -is the right color-right weight- right fiber content for your project it really doesn't matter if it's coats& clark, YLI, superior, sulky---or any of the hundreds of other brands.--- don't limit yourself because some one said---'oh you should never use that company's product'
i have spent over $20 on a cone of (quilting thread) that was not usable---broke every couple inches-was horribly frustrating---then bought the same company's thread at another time and it was fine- just check it-and use what works for you
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Old 12-18-2011, 08:05 AM
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I doubt your quilt is going to fall apart. A weak thread typically will have issues when you are sewing with it. In the future do the break test prior to use...as discribed in a previous post , to put your mind at ease.
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I agree with ckcowl. The more expensive thread that I bought would break on me when quilting. I went back to Coats and Clark dual duty. I have used Gutterman and like it. I buy it with a coupon from Joann's.
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Old 12-18-2011, 08:08 AM
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Your quilts are most certainly NOT going to fall part because of using C&C thread, assuming it's not from a brittle vintage spool (strong vintage is fine). Find something else to worry about if you must, but not the thread.

Regarding lint, I've not had lint be a problem with any C&C thread I've used and I've probably used them all at one time or another in the last 40 years. I've recently fallen in love with Star Threads, made by C&C for quilting, and have used it in several quilts with absolutely no linting at all. It's 100% cotton and, like all C&C threads, is reasonably priced and readily available.
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coats and clark have been around a long time I think your quilts will be okay
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Old 12-18-2011, 09:08 AM
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Your quilts will be fine, but it is lesser quality than many other threads on the market. Once you try a lot of the other threads on the market you WILL see the difference.
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