Aurifil Thread
 

My question is: Why is this deemed a preferred thread? why do you (who use it) like it?

I use it because my machine (Viking) loves it and there's no lint. Never breaks.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE aurifil thread. For one thing, the weight (50) Is strong yet thin and when you press a seam it doesn't take up any space. I know that sounds snobbish, kinda picky, but my piecing has been so much more accurate since I started using aurifil. And I swear it's like the loaves and fishes story - I use it, leave the room, and there's more on the spool when I get back (okay, I know that's not true, but...) the larger spool just seems to never run out!

I use this thread and love it. I very seldom have any trouble with this thread and it is pretty much lint-free.

Extremely low lint, thin but strong, plus when you wind a bobbin you get a lot more thread on the bobbin so you don't have to change bobbins as often. And if you figure the cost per yard it's not any more expensive than some of the bargain brands.

Where is the best place to buy this thread?

I now understand too, "why arifil", when you say the bobbin holds more, I'm all in. I'll be trying this as soon as I can get some.

I have another thread question....I have an embroidery machine that I don't use much anymore...but I have LOTS of polyester ARC brand thread. Is that suitable to use for regular sewing? It seems pretty strong and I have about 300 colors!!!! I'd be interested in any opinions!!!

The last time I bought Aurifil I ordered from http://www.discountembroiderysupply.com/ but I have also ordered from http://www.redrockthreads.com/ and http://www.tristan.bc.ca/cart/home.php The Tristan site is in Canada so there can be extra costs.

I agree with what others said; in addition, an Aurifil stitched seam lies really flat when pressed.

When I order from Tristan (in Canada) several quilting friends join in - thereby distributing the shipping cost. Usually cost us no more than $5-6 a spool, including shipping. Be careful when ordering that your choice is the 50wt cotton.
Sometimes I just want one spool of a particular colour and I found a good USA source through Googling Aurifil.

Bottom Line (a Superior Threads product) is my bobbin choice always

It doesn't break and it is low lint; it comes in many colors. It comes in more than one weight but most use the 2ply which is great when you are piecing blocks and need accuracy. Believe it or not but switching from a 3 to a 2 ply thread really can make a difference in how accurate your blocks turn out. I have a Viking Mega quilter and Viking recommends this thread for it but I also have the Ruby and a Kenmore/Janome and this thread really does a great job no matter what the machine.

I have not used this thread, but have heard wonderful things about it!

I was introduced to it last summer during a Shop Hop .... I bought some, merely to "buy" something as the shop owner had been so good to me in showing me around her shop and stock, and yet I didn't want/need anything. So I thought, I always need thread, so why not give this a try?? ... even though to me, I didn't see it could be any better than what I was using.

All I can say, is try it and be observant re the comments already made above. Exactly why I fell in love with it very quickly ... and now have a hard time returning to my old threads to use them up. Aurifil is my sewing thread of choice now.

(as for the shop ... I've since returned and have signed up for the Kaffe Fassett workshop when he is in the area in October and during the Shop Hop this summer, she'll see one massive sale of fabrics to get ready for that workshop)

Yea for the Canucks!!! Glad to see that for once, quilters are doing mail-order here!

WOW! I just looked at their site, and the regular 50wt is about 1/2 price to what I've seen it at in several LQS' here in Canada. hhmmm? wonder why? Not that I'm arguing!



BTW ... the shipping fees/methods are clearly explained in the link on their site. And they do ship to Internationally.

It's deemed a "preferred thread" because it's preferred! Do a search here using the search feature above and there are hundreds of threads on it. ( no pun intended)

I tried auriful for the first time last week just because I happened to be shopping and needed some thread and they didn't carry my usual. I can't believe what a difference to my machine piecing. I will only be using auriful in future.

I prefer to use Aurafil thread. It's thin, strong, and my vintage machines love it. I don't get the thread breaks that happen with another popular brand.

I haven't tried Aurifil, but the reviews above interest me. Is it any better than using Bottomline from Superior in the top and bobbin?

I do all of my piecing with Aurifil.

In addition to the shipping I got charged an international transaction fee by my card. It wasn't a whole lot but it wasn't a charge I was expecting.

ALL of my machines love this and the seams lie flatter too!

I use and love it because both my Kenmore and Janome love it, not much lint and lasts for a really long time.

I often use Bottom Line top and bobbin in my Bernina; my Jems won't take it as the top thread if it's in the bobbin.
Aurifil is a cotton thread, whereas BL is a poly. Sometimes I want to use cotton and Aurifil is my choice.

GollyTwo .. you can get aurifil poly ... as well as wool! Check the site that ScissorsQ noted.


ScissorsQ ... That's not uncommon when using a CC in another country. There was a thread in the winter that a lot of the SnowBirds posted to .... some could not even used their card in the USA. And some that could, paid a surcharge. That's more an issue with your CC company, than the vendor. Yes, perhaps they add the fee on, but that'll be because they are charged by the CC company.

So do I. I love Aurifil!

Is this thread good for FMQ?

I am a new convert to Aurifil thread. I heard about about it at a workshop led by Carol Taylor. She wanted all of us to try it. I was sold right than and there. There is less lint!

I've ordered from Tristan's a couple of times and have never had a charge. Maybe because I used a debit card? Even with shipping from Canada, it's still close to half of the price that I pay locally. When I ordered through them, I got a door crasher that was something like 15 spools.

Prior to my conversion to Aurifil, I used Mettler silk-finish cotton... Now when I put a spool of Mettler in, I hate it! It seems likes it's all slubby and chunky. I've been trying to use it up.

all the replies are spot on! Aurifil thread just works so great in my machine. Whenever I have gotten a different brand I have been so disappointed that I go back to Aurifil for a great look for my seams and a smooth running machine. I order mine from Tristan's in Canada and it is still a good deal!

I have been using Aurfil for at least 10 years, introduced to it by a teacher I took a FMQ class from. My FW does not like it in the bobbin. I have also used it on my HQ 16 for quilting. love, love love it.
Oh yea, my go to for ordering is Tristan Threads, even with the higher shipping it is still cheaper.

Superior Thread company also sells it...I think the addy is superiorthreads.com.........

LOVE Aurifil. When there were wildfires all around us, I packed up all my Aurifil and told my husband, this box goes in the car if we need to evacuate...forget about the family pictures.

There are for those who like to buy more than one spool at a time there are a few 12 packs of different colors.
Called "Kit Art A few of my favorite Threads" by Edyta Sitar and "The Basic Collection" by Mark Lipinski and a few others....

Carole

Superior Threads sells Superior Threads. They don't sell other company's threads.

Superior Threads "Masterpiece" is what I use to piece with. It might be worth a price comparison. It is also 50 wt and comparable to, or IMHO better than, Aurofil.

I love Aurifil thread. When I had my quilt store, I became aquainted with it and fell in love. Once closing the store, I didn't have access to it and any I did find was very expensive. Then I found Tristan Italian Threads in B.C. here in Canada. I have ordered twice now from them and couldn't believe the service. I had my thread within 5 business days and was thrilled. My Janome 6600, Viking Sapphire 875Q and Tin Lizzie DSL18 all love it and the price is really good. I watch for their sales, but it always seems like something is on sale, so, needless to say, I don't have to do without...in thread at least.

I doubt Superior Threads sells Aurifil
Their equivalent is Masterpiece, also a 50wt cotton.
I'm devoted to Bottom Line and to Bob's titanium needles, but not to Masterpiece - it feels stiff compared to Aurifil.