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Old 03-16-2011, 06:05 AM
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I have used Coats thread and I will use up what I have, but I won't buy it again. It produces was too much lint. My new machine is very sensitive to lint and I have to clean it often. There are other higher quality threads that don't produce the lint.
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:08 AM
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Iv'e used it for years and it seems to work just great for me. I also have used much cheaper thread and it works too, the durability is just not there for the long term of washings
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:14 AM
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i'm using them in my bobbin fine but somehow had bought some that was polyester covered polyester and it shredded in my needle when used on top doing free motion quilting. i even changed needles. i usually bought cotton. but still, i can use it in the bobbin.
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:32 AM
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My two Featherweights use them with no problem at all but the Viking doesn't like them at all. Because of the irregularities in the thread they build up lint and break easily. For that machine I use, Presencia, Metrosene or Gutermann. Experiment with your machine(s).
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Old 03-16-2011, 07:01 AM
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It could be because they started sending it to Mexico to be manufactured. Was wonderful thread when made in the states. Cheap labor, ya know.
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Old 03-16-2011, 07:08 AM
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I'm one of those who buys whatever is available. Usually that means C&C at Walmart. I had not had any problems until my last purchase which kept breaking and linting like crazy. I had bought 3 spools and couldn't use it. I went to Joanns and bought some gutterman to finish my project. I really like this thread!
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Old 03-16-2011, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
I've never seem Coats threads in the UK till now, but one of my local department stores has started to stock them. I'd be interested to know what people think of them, ranges that are good or bad etc., for piecing, machine and hand quilting.
I've used Coats and Clarks for as long as I've been sewing, about 60 years, and I have never had a problem. froggyintexas
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Old 03-16-2011, 08:24 AM
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I have heard several sewing machine technicians say not to use it - it is terrible for the machines.
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Coats and Clark is fine for me. Of course, none of my quilts will ever be heirloom blue ribbon quilts. Try it out on a small project and see what you think. Everyone has different ideas.
I agree with Lisa :thumbup:
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I use the all 100% cotton from Coats..also use their hand quilting and their machine quilting threads..and I am very happy with them....more so than some of the more pricey ones.
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