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Old 08-22-2013, 02:58 AM
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I piece with it and use it in the bobbin for quilting often- I clean my bobbin area with each bobbin change anyway- and find it no more 'linty' than a lot of other threads most of the time- and depending on what I am using on top may not get lint hardly at all. (like paired with aurifil, invisible, polyester or silk thread)
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Old 08-22-2013, 03:57 AM
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I agree with prism99, I tried ET and it wa too linty, LOve Aurifil and use that most of the time.
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:11 AM
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I like it but I am a new piecer and have not tried a lot of other thread. I clean my whole bobbin area completely after I finish each quilt and change needle. I have found lint but I figure that is just a common problem of the hobby
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Old 08-22-2013, 04:43 AM
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I use Connecting Threads Pro Poly on the cone. It's not linty and it is size 70. I like a thin thread for piecing. And the 70 wt makes great bobbin thread. I can't tell the difference using it in the bobbin then Bottom Line, Finishing Touch, or Aurifil 60. I've used the Essential thread and never noticed any blobs. It's great for vintage machines. My old Singers I can use any thread, even crochet thread.
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Old 08-22-2013, 05:44 AM
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I like Superior Threads products. Masterpiece for quilting and any and all of the other's for quilting. I prefer Fil-Tec's Glide for glossy thread.
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Old 08-22-2013, 05:48 AM
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I use it all the time and for several reasons. 1. It isn't expensive 2. Wide variety of colors 3. I can get basic colors on a cone as well as smaller spool. 4. It is strong thread. 5. It shows up well for fmq. I order their thread every time it goes on sale, so I usually have whatever color I need.
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Old 08-22-2013, 06:21 AM
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I use it all the time. I buy when it's on sale, and usually get several different colors. I also love Aerifil (Can't spell today), but it is fairly expensive so I usually get neutral colors. I like to sew my blocks with a neutral color and never have a problem with it showing. I agree that CT is kind of linty, but it doesn't take much to clean the machine.
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Old 08-22-2013, 06:33 AM
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I have used it, it is a bit linty but other than that it is ok.
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Old 08-22-2013, 12:03 PM
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I really love the ET Threads, it is more a matter of machine preference then anything. My Brother machine LOVES it, my Janome tolerates it and my Singer hates it ! To solve the lint issue I made a little tube out of scrap fabric that fits over the hook on my thread stand so the thread runs over the fabric and gets " de-linted " before it even gets to my machine !
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Old 08-22-2013, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SlightlyOffQuilter View Post
To solve the lint issue I made a little tube out of scrap fabric that fits over the hook on my thread stand so the thread runs over the fabric and gets " de-linted " before it even gets to my machine !
What a great idea! This would work for any thread. Thanks for the tip!
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