Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Just thought you would want to know >

Just thought you would want to know

Just thought you would want to know

Old 06-13-2011, 02:51 PM
  #21  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Whitewater, WI
Posts: 24,528
Default

thanks for the info!
CarrieAnne is offline  
Old 06-13-2011, 02:56 PM
  #22  
Super Member
 
lalaland's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Yakima, WA
Posts: 2,439
Default

I use Sulky bobbin thread for my sewing and OESD bobbin thread for embroidery. They seem to work the best for me.
lalaland is offline  
Old 06-13-2011, 03:05 PM
  #23  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,191
Default

I don't have any issues with coats and clarks threads. I've been using them recently - just bought a spool of yellow and did FMQ on my mechanical Brother and it was just fine.
Stitchnripper is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:21 AM
  #24  
Super Member
 
brendadawg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MN / GA
Posts: 1,435
Default

When I bought my sewing/embroidery machine, the instructor in the "new owner" class did a bit on different threads; and she told us that we should never use C & C in our machine because of the amount of lint it produces. Ever since then, I never use it.
brendadawg is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:39 AM
  #25  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tippy-top of a ridge in WV
Posts: 6,355
Default

I am so lucky that my Kenmore/Janome has peon tastes. As long as I talk nice to her, she accepts any old thread and does a beautiful stitch and she doesn't care what bobbin thread I throw at her either. Mostly her diet consists of C and C, Connecting Threads, and an occasional Sulky or Gutterman. She even accepts Signature and, if desperate for a color, Serger thread with cotton in the bobbin. Does this nullify my board membership? Oh, no, I should never have confessed.
PS, this is the truth, but all in jest.
Yooper32 is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:41 AM
  #26  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeastern Indiana
Posts: 363
Default

When I bought my first Janome, I asked if I could use C & C thread in it, and the dealer said I could. I was leery because my friend had a Viking and she had to use certain thread in hers. I have never had trouble with C&C thread and I know a prize-winning quilter who uses it in her masterpieces. She likes the little fuzzies on it to help fill in the quilting. I always buy mine when JoAnn's has their half price sale. The biggest problem I see is that it sometimes wears at the needle when hand stitching bindings, etc. Just have to remember to move the needle down every few stitches. I mainly hand quilt with C&C, too.
Alice Woodhull is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:42 AM
  #27  
Senior Member
 
Jo Mama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: N.W. Florida
Posts: 866
Default

I'm a Superior fan as well as Robison/Anton. Tried a spool of thread from Connecting Threads and was pleasantly surprised. It works as well as the Superior and is much cheaper. I save the King Tut for quilting and I piece with the Connecting Thread's thread.
Jo Mama is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:43 AM
  #28  
Senior Member
 
mshollysd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yankton South Dakota
Posts: 564
Default

Originally Posted by Doreen
I quit using c & C years ago because of problems. Now I only use thread from Superior thread. I know it could be a bit pricey but it is well worth it. Go to web site and buy the "try me" thread.
I went over to Superior thread and bought a lot of different colors from the Bottom Line. Absolutely love it, strong but very very thin. It is so strong you can almost floss your teeth with it, Just kidding, but you can fill your bobbin with a lot of thread with it.
mshollysd is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:50 AM
  #29  
Super Member
 
jgriinke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern Wisconsin
Posts: 1,099
Default

I use bobbin thread of one kind or another when I embroider. I don't care for the way a thicker thread makes it feel when it's done. Have you tried one of the many finer threads made for this?
jgriinke is offline  
Old 06-14-2011, 03:52 AM
  #30  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 640
Default

After years of using Coats and Clark thread, it decided not to work for me. I, in fact, took my machine, twice, to the fix it up shop.....nothing was wrong but the thread. I now buy better thread....works like a charm.
thenonnielady is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ariannaquilts
Pictures
43
01-21-2016 06:16 PM
many craft person
Links and Resources
7
02-27-2011 03:26 PM
Rhonda
Pictures
32
02-24-2011 06:22 PM
2wheelwoman
Main
14
06-27-2009 05:26 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter