Different Weights of Clear Thread?
#11
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Later on, I bought Gutermann Invisible for quilting a multicolored I spy quilt with a walking foot on my domestic machine. I matched the bobbin thread (just regular thread) to the backing and used the Gutermann in the top thread. It worked perfectly. I would do it again.
bkay
edit: The Gutermann has a little texture to it and the Coats is very slick, which may account for the difference in handling. Neither spool has any kind of weight or measurement on it regarding it's thickness, but the Coats feels smaller, but it could be the texture component that makes it feel that way.
Last edited by bkay; 07-08-2019 at 04:28 AM. Reason: added thought
#12
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Location: Colorado
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I use a clear nylon and poly thread both in my bobbin. The trick to threading a bobbin is you need to build up the spool pin with an empty thread spool so that your clear thread comes straight across the machine to your bobbin winder. Do not go up through the tall thread guide. Then only wind your bobbin half full. This is the way I was taught and I never have any problems loading a bobbin.
#15
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Location: Central Florida
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I just finished my third quilt using Superior clear Monopoly on top and in the bobbin. It is crazy difficult for me to thread the machine, but once I overcome that challenge, it works great for me. I use it on my Juki 2200 longarm. I loosen the tension some on the bottom and top. Actually, I really, really like the Monopoly.....I would never use the nylon.
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