Annz

Yea what she said was correct.

seasaw2mch

Like others I do see the advantages of using the same machine through out a project but as for the bobbin thread well that's another story.

I have an embroidery machine that you use the bobbin thread for the embroideries but I would NEVER use bobbin thread in any type of real sewing other then embroidery. It just will not hold up for any length of time. It's sold purpose is to lessen the bulk of embroidery and that is all. The reason it works so well and holds so well in embroidery is that it is being sewed over several times during the process which adds the strength it needs to last. Without the extra sewing over top of each other it to would fell apart as well.

I hope this helps you to understand just how flimsy this thread is.

Dani

I use the prewound bobbins by Superior. I love them. Somehow I feel they make a nicer stitch than self wound bobbins. Maybe because they are wound a little tighter and more consistent...and they do seem to last longer. I just purchase the neutral colors and fine they work very well with most colors.

Charleen DiSante

I love how I have learned so much on this QB from you all, questions often send me to the internet to check on things and I sometimes send them on to you and often get clarification or suggestions on whether they work for you or not. Thanks so much for all your experience.

Lori S

I have been quilting for ... al really long time. I have never been able to switch machines mid project. Just a small fraction of an inch change can really throw off some blocks.
As for bobbin thread I prefer a thin thread as in comparison to using a quilting weight thread. But I really look for strenght and the least amount of LINT!