Large cone or small spools
04-10-2015, 08:14 AM
#31
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Location: Southeastern Indiana
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I use the Aurifil Cotton 50 wt cones in a neutral color. It is a little expensive for each purchase but in the long run I'm saving money in not buying the regular spools. Do your calculations and see which is cost effective for you. My machine came with the cone holders.
04-10-2015, 08:29 AM
#32
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
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I use both cones and smaller spools. Depends on what colors I'm needing. For scrappies, I use any color threads for piecing, and try to use up smaller amounts on spools and bobbins.
I watch for sales on threads, and buy a few at a decent price. I use various brands, and shop around.
I watch for sales on threads, and buy a few at a decent price. I use various brands, and shop around.
04-10-2015, 11:55 AM
#33
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Posts: 939
When I can, I try to use thread already have, trying to use up the large number of spools I have acquired over the years. If I have to buy, I buy the large cones in a light gray or beige. It's the cheapest way to go.
04-10-2015, 01:12 PM
#34
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Join Date: May 2010
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My go to thread for piecing is Masterpiece...I think the color is graphite. I use a stand alone cone holder at home. When I go to class, I use a large coffee mug, clothespin a wooden ruler, put the thread in the coffee cup, thread the thread thru the top hole of the ruler and then into the machine. I have also seen a picture on Pinterest of a safety pin on the spool pin. You can then thread the thread thru the pin ...voila! Instant cone threader...
04-11-2015, 02:28 AM
#35
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Location: Boothbay Maine
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I now buy the larger cones in neutral colors that I use most often. I just learned from an instructor at MQX that you can put florist netting over your large spool and the thread will come off the spool more smoothly. When I was shopping the Superior Thread booth, they had a dozen of the nets in a bag for $3 something.
04-11-2015, 02:54 AM
#36
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Location: Western North Carolina
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
Serging thread is made to be used with three or more threads together making it strong. It will not hold up for piecing. Many call any thread on a cone serger thread because that was the common way for thread to be sold for sergers. You can buy great 50wt and 60wt thread on a large cone from Superior Threads. Most all quality thread is sold on a cone as well as a spool.
04-11-2015, 04:25 AM
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: SW Ohio
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Originally Posted by Neesie
My usual piecing and quilting thread is Superior So Fine! #50, on the cones. The cone is a bit expensive but turns out to be a LOT cheaper than the spool, per yard. I do have a variety of spools, for when I want a smaller amount of a specific color.
I also like Connecting Thread's Essentials thread - very affordable and nice thread.
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