CT for thread
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 131
CT for thread
Hi,
I am new on this site, and saw a recent message about getting thread from Connecting Threads. I checked them out, and now have a dilemma regarding thread. Do you use cotton or polyester? I have always used Gutermann 100% cotton thread that I've picked up at Joann's. I would love to hear your thoughts about CT, and cotton vs. polyester. Thank you!
I am new on this site, and saw a recent message about getting thread from Connecting Threads. I checked them out, and now have a dilemma regarding thread. Do you use cotton or polyester? I have always used Gutermann 100% cotton thread that I've picked up at Joann's. I would love to hear your thoughts about CT, and cotton vs. polyester. Thank you!
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Rosemere, Quebec, Canada
Posts: 322
I've used both their cotton and polyester threads. I prefer their cotton thread. However, it does produce a fair amount of lint, so you have to be prepared to clean out bobbin area often. That being said, their prices are great, and they often have nice sales.
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Depends. I piece with cotton, usually 60 wt Presencia, but sometimes use the connecting threads cotton. I quilt on a long arm and often use their poly for that, but sometimes use their cotton. I like their fabric and it seems that the cotton thread is dyed to be a perfect match.
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
I use both cotton and polyester threads, polyester for quilting, cotton tends to break easily on my long arm. Cotton is linty, polyester is not. For piecing It depends. Sometimes I want thinner/ finer polyester, sometimes thicker/ heavier cotton is best. I purchase both from CT.
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