Connecting Threads . . . I'm tempted to order some 50 wt for piecing. Yes/No/Maybe?
05-18-2013, 07:10 AM
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I love, love, love connecting threads 50wt. cotton thread! Just ordered a bunch on it in neutral colors. As one person responded, it's not very expensive compared to many other threads, so you wouldn't be out much if you don't care for it, but I bet you will be impressed. My friend that got me on to it, said it can be a little linty, but I have not had that problem.
05-18-2013, 08:03 AM
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The difference in thickness of 50 wt thread is the ply.
Connecting Threads 50 wt cotton is 3 ply compared to Aurifil 50 wt that is 2 ply.
Masterpiece thread is 50 wt sold in 2 ply and 3 ply.
No matter what size thread I use for the top, I use thin thread in the bobbin. Nothing bigger then 60 wt.
Connecting Threads 50 wt cotton is 3 ply compared to Aurifil 50 wt that is 2 ply.
Masterpiece thread is 50 wt sold in 2 ply and 3 ply.
No matter what size thread I use for the top, I use thin thread in the bobbin. Nothing bigger then 60 wt.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 05-18-2013 at 08:09 AM.
05-18-2013, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S;[FONT=comic sans ms
My HQ Sweet Sixteen does not like it, the thread weight is too light.[/FONT]
05-18-2013, 08:47 AM
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I buy the large spools of thread from Connecting Threads and my Bernina (a really picky girl) sews perfectly fine. It seems to have more dust from the cotton than with the more costly threads but I am very satisfied with their thread. They have a terrific color selection too.
05-18-2013, 09:30 AM
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I stopped using CT cotton thread for piecing because it gunked up my machine with lint. I switched to Aurifil and have almost no lint at all. this is very important to me, because it's a 40 minute drive each way to the dealer who takes care of my machines. Aurifil is absolutely worth its extra cost -more than made up with fewer deal visits
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