squiggie

I found out that monofilamenty thread can be a problem although I use it a lot on charity quilts. I learned never to use my thread cutter with this thread. It popped back and wound around the tension and this just froze my machine. After two trips to the repair shop and it was explained to me, I'm more careful. I use it on the top but not on the bobbin. So far I have had no problems. Just use care!

LivelyLady

I do the same and I also tape a closed safety pin to the top of my machine to thread it through before threading the machine. I also agree that Superior Thread will make all the difference in FMQ.

AngelinaMaria

I did use the Superior brand MonoPoly as I was told it will not melt like the nylon type. It comes on a medium size spool. I didn't really have trouble with it wanting to unspool until after I had used it several times. I have never heard of a "net cover" for thread. Is that a home style remedy or a product I can purchase at Jo-Ann's?? Also, why do you skip the last thread guide before the needle? What does this do?

Jingle

I use to use it quite a lot, only for top thread, never in the bobbin. Top tension must be pretty loose. I gave up because it got too hard to thread the needle and seemed to get knotted up.

jayelee

I myself agree with you completely if I never see monofilament thread again I will be very happy

fayzer

I read somewhere that if you touch a black Sharpie to the end of the thread, you will be able to see to thread the mono filament through the needle. After reading your post, I don't know if I want to use mine. I bought the kind that disappears when you touch a hot iron to it.

dunster

It sounds like you got a bad monofilament. I prefer rayon or polyester over nylon, and I place the spool in a coffee mug behind the sewing machine. It feeds better that way and doesn't get wrapped around everything. Other than that, I treat it like regular thread. Look for a monofilament thread that is supple and not very thick.

Candace

I hate monofilament. I can't stand the look of it in a quilt or the feel. Yuck.

EmbQuilt

I ...knocking on wood...lately have been having good luck with monofilament thread. In the past, I only had horrible experiences using all the techniques but the nets(use that for some of my serger threads). I've been using it on my quilted crafts/wallhangings in the bobbin and the top thread. I set my machine to slow and have it on the horizontal pin. Oh i am having luck with coats and Clark. Who would have thought? Not me!!!

Highmtn

I'm going to heed this warning...and steer clear of it. I do just fine with my normal quilting thread.Thanks!