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05-07-2015, 05:44 AM
#31
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I received a sample spool of Mettler with an order a couple years ago. It seems like decent thread but it's a little thicker and lintier than I prefer for piecing. I use Aurifil or Precensia for piecing and any quilting I want to vanish (SITD).
For decorative topstitching and quilting that I want to have stay visible I find Connecting Threads to be just the ticket. It's a bit lintier but it's so cheap I can afford to have at least one spool of every single color on hand, and it's good strong thread. It's thicker so it stays visible on top of the quilt. I'm so happy they've added variegated threads to their lineup, I love using those for meanders. AND I noticed they've finally fixed my biggest gripe - now they're numbering the spools themselves instead of just the packaging, so you can know what a color is once you've opened it. That doesn't help with 90% of the thread I've already bought but I'm still glad they finally fixed that.
For decorative topstitching and quilting that I want to have stay visible I find Connecting Threads to be just the ticket. It's a bit lintier but it's so cheap I can afford to have at least one spool of every single color on hand, and it's good strong thread. It's thicker so it stays visible on top of the quilt. I'm so happy they've added variegated threads to their lineup, I love using those for meanders. AND I noticed they've finally fixed my biggest gripe - now they're numbering the spools themselves instead of just the packaging, so you can know what a color is once you've opened it. That doesn't help with 90% of the thread I've already bought but I'm still glad they finally fixed that.
05-07-2015, 07:34 AM
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Wales UK
Posts: 2,028
Originally Posted by oklahomamom2
So yesterday I went to Ada on a field trip and noticed they had a quilt shop. I have never been in the store but thought I would go look around. I know I needed thread so I asked if she had my thread which is Aurifil thread she said she only had the tread kits. But carried another thread called Mettler Thread, I said I have never heard of it but bought some anyway since I needed thread. She said it was good thread and that she has used it for years. My question is "Has anyone used this thread? What kind of thread does your quilt shop carry normally?
05-07-2015, 09:38 AM
#36
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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I have used Mettler Thread off and on for years and it's a very good thread. Usually I try to buy it when JoAnn's has a sale, or I have a coupon. Most of the quilting teachers I've had classes with have recommended it.
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