Need web site for good cotton threads...
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Originally Posted by machinequilter
Connecting Threads has a spool holder that I use with my Janome.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...d_TD81905.html
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...d_TD81905.html
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wow, when I first posted, I figured this question would be so old, I'd be lucky to get one or two answers...thanks everybody. was trying to reply to each person individually, as I am thankful to all, but page turned and I had to keep going back so please forgive me. my computer is a bit slow at times...also downloading something right now.
seems you gals know your threads. I have heard of all these brands, but had never tried many, because you use what's available to you. I am just now learning to overcome 'online anxiety' about buying. With info, I have a lot more confidence about products. :wink:
P.S. nice to meet so many nice ppl with 6600 too. I agree, lots of good machines, good threads and everybody just has to find what works for them, but I'll take all the help I can get. :D
seems you gals know your threads. I have heard of all these brands, but had never tried many, because you use what's available to you. I am just now learning to overcome 'online anxiety' about buying. With info, I have a lot more confidence about products. :wink:
P.S. nice to meet so many nice ppl with 6600 too. I agree, lots of good machines, good threads and everybody just has to find what works for them, but I'll take all the help I can get. :D
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I just wanted to let everyone know that Singer, when it comes to their embroidery machines, does NOT recommend Coats and Clark thread due to the lint problem. It causes alot of machines to be serviced and can cause the need to replace parts that are expensive. So my new Futura came with a warning.
However, normal sewing, may be OK on our machines. Something I have learned over time, is keep your machines free of lint between your projects. It is the build up that can cause problems..Those mini vacs work great!
I use Essentials (Cotton)f or quilting and Robison Anton & Maderia (polyester and rayon) for embroidery.
Diana in Texas
However, normal sewing, may be OK on our machines. Something I have learned over time, is keep your machines free of lint between your projects. It is the build up that can cause problems..Those mini vacs work great!
I use Essentials (Cotton)f or quilting and Robison Anton & Maderia (polyester and rayon) for embroidery.
Diana in Texas
#55
Originally Posted by Lady Diana
I just wanted to let everyone know that Singer, when it comes to their embroidery machines, does NOT recommend Coats and Clark thread due to the lint problem. It causes alot of machines to be serviced and can cause the need to replace parts that are expensive. So my new Futura came with a warning.
However, normal sewing, may be OK on our machines. Something I have learned over time, is keep your machines free of lint between your projects. It is the build up that can cause problems..Those mini vacs work great!
I use Essentials (Cotton)f or quilting and Robison Anton & Maderia (polyester and rayon) for embroidery.
Diana in Texas
However, normal sewing, may be OK on our machines. Something I have learned over time, is keep your machines free of lint between your projects. It is the build up that can cause problems..Those mini vacs work great!
I use Essentials (Cotton)f or quilting and Robison Anton & Maderia (polyester and rayon) for embroidery.
Diana in Texas
I have a minivac and do use it between projects and totally agree with that. I too love essentials colors and use it for hand stitching, but I wonder if I didn't use it in my bobbin ( I don't remember if I did) if it would not have filled up my machine with lint. Also lower tention could make a difference. The Janome repairman said it was really messed up and asked if it had been dropped. It definately had not.
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"I just wanted to let everyone know that Singer, when it comes to their embroidery machines, does NOT recommend Coats and Clark thread due to the lint problem. It causes alot of machines to be serviced and can cause the need to replace parts that are expensive."
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Originally Posted by crazyquilter
"I just wanted to let everyone know that Singer, when it comes to their embroidery machines, does NOT recommend Coats and Clark thread due to the lint problem. It causes alot of machines to be serviced and can cause the need to replace parts that are expensive."
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Tristan thread in Western Canada is clearing out of Aurifil. The price converts to less than $4. US for 1300 meter spool including shipping.
http://www.tristan.bc.ca/
http://www.tristan.bc.ca/
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Originally Posted by Maribeth
Tristan thread in Western Canada is clearing out of Aurifil. The price converts to less than $4. US for 1300 meter spool including shipping.
http://www.tristan.bc.ca/
now that's a good price. :D
http://www.tristan.bc.ca/
now that's a good price. :D
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Have you looked at Thread Art? I believe the web site is threadart.com . I just purchased the large spools of 40 / 3ply cotton thread for 3.75 a spool. It is on sale right now until the 28th at this price. It is usually 4.75 a spool. They also have some "deals" on Ebay that are cheaper than the store at times.
I use in on a quilting machine.
I too went to a quilting store and looked at the same spools of thread but they wanted $12.00 a spool. Karen
I use in on a quilting machine.
I too went to a quilting store and looked at the same spools of thread but they wanted $12.00 a spool. Karen
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