Cotton vs polyester thread
09-25-2010, 08:31 PM
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Poly is the only thing I use (except when I want to use variegated thread and can only find it in cotton). I have never had an issue. I don't like all the lint from cotton, and the Mennonite lady's at my Bernina dealer recommended Mettler or Gutermann polyester for piecing and quilting.
09-26-2010, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Poly is the only thing I use (except when I want to use variegated thread and can only find it in cotton). I have never had an issue. I don't like all the lint from cotton, and the Mennonite lady's at my Bernina dealer recommended Mettler or Gutermann polyester for piecing and quilting.
09-26-2010, 12:40 PM
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I don't think it makes a lot of difference what thread you use. I have friends who are thread snobs, but I use whatever I have on hand.
Originally Posted by 0tis
Hi everyone,
I always use 100% cotton thread for piecing and quilting - but I had a project that needed another color and I only had 100%polyester mettler thread that came with my machine - how good does it work on cotton fabric for piecing? It seems so small and light - I wonder if it holds up well..
I always use 100% cotton thread for piecing and quilting - but I had a project that needed another color and I only had 100%polyester mettler thread that came with my machine - how good does it work on cotton fabric for piecing? It seems so small and light - I wonder if it holds up well..
09-26-2010, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by auntmag
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what thread you use. I have friends who are thread snobs, but I use whatever I have on hand.
Originally Posted by 0tis
Hi everyone,
I always use 100% cotton thread for piecing and quilting - but I had a project that needed another color and I only had 100%polyester mettler thread that came with my machine - how good does it work on cotton fabric for piecing? It seems so small and light - I wonder if it holds up well..
I always use 100% cotton thread for piecing and quilting - but I had a project that needed another color and I only had 100%polyester mettler thread that came with my machine - how good does it work on cotton fabric for piecing? It seems so small and light - I wonder if it holds up well..
09-26-2010, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lab fairy
Originally Posted by nursie76
Poly is the only thing I use (except when I want to use variegated thread and can only find it in cotton). I have never had an issue. I don't like all the lint from cotton, and the Mennonite lady's at my Bernina dealer recommended Mettler or Gutermann polyester for piecing and quilting.
09-26-2010, 01:21 PM
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Most of us think about quilts lasting only about 20 years or so, but it's wonderful to have quilts that have lasted 60+ years. There are a lot of ingredients that go into having a quilt that really holds up well, not just thread.
09-26-2010, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by quilttiludrop
Most of us think about quilts lasting only about 20 years or so, but it's wonderful to have quilts that have lasted 60+ years. There are a lot of ingredients that go into having a quilt that really holds up well, not just thread.
09-26-2010, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sewingladydi
I use what I have. Some think that the poly thread can "cut" the cotton fabric, but I've read that is no longer true. I use what I have and have never had a problem.
If you are doing hand stitching, you may develop a personal preference for a particular type of thread so use whatever works for you, but don't be talked in buying more thread if what you have works for you.
My Viking is not particular, but some folks have machines that like certain brands.
I think it is still not a good idea to use poly thiread on a cotton quilt. It damages the cotton and why take the risk when you put so much time and love into your quilt?
Good luck
If you are doing hand stitching, you may develop a personal preference for a particular type of thread so use whatever works for you, but don't be talked in buying more thread if what you have works for you.
My Viking is not particular, but some folks have machines that like certain brands.
I think it is still not a good idea to use poly thiread on a cotton quilt. It damages the cotton and why take the risk when you put so much time and love into your quilt?
Good luck
09-26-2010, 03:48 PM
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I think it is still not a good idea to use poly thiread on a cotton quilt. It damages the cotton and why take the risk when you put so much time and love into your quilt?
According to the expert on the video you can find on the Superior Threads website, poly doesn't cut the fabric.
According to the expert on the video you can find on the Superior Threads website, poly doesn't cut the fabric.
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