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mhansen6 08-11-2010 12:32 PM

I need some advice. I recently purchased a Pfaff Creative 4.0. I understand for the machine to work properly I have to buy really good quality thread. I need advise as to what thread you all use and what would be best for my machine.

Thanks for your help.

lab fairy 08-11-2010 12:44 PM

Your dealer can give you some ideas. I use Mettler (that is what my Pfaff dealer sells) but I am sure there are many others out there. I saw some interesting looking thread at http://www.connectingthreads.com/Quilting.cfm that I wanted to look into.

I really think your thread choice also will depend on application. I wouldn't use rayon or silk for piecing but it is pretty on embroidery, etc. But I'm far from expert at this. I hope you find an answer. I'll be following along looking for answers as well.

cjtinkle 08-11-2010 12:47 PM

Different threads for different applications.
My favorites:
Presencia 3 ply 60 wt cotton for piecing;
Isacord polyester for embroidery;
Superior Threads Bottom Line 60wt poly for embroidery bobbins;
Mettler Metrosene Plus for garments;
Mettler Silk finish mercerized cotton 50wt for general sewing.

martha jo 08-11-2010 12:58 PM

Presencia is really nice thread, absolutely no fraying or lint.

Candace 08-11-2010 02:33 PM

Aurifil, Aurifil, Aurifil.

QuiltMania 08-11-2010 02:46 PM

I've discovered that my Janome does not like Coats and Clark but she loves Guterman.

jayelee 08-11-2010 03:39 PM

Wow thats funny Because I always thought it was just me and my thread preference but my vikings both prefer Coats and clark or sulky and not Guterman I am glad it isnt just me

Lori S 08-11-2010 04:50 PM

Never had an issue with Superior thread on any of my machines.

mhansen6 08-12-2010 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by jayelee
Wow thats funny Because I always thought it was just me and my thread preference but my vikings both prefer Coats and clark or sulky and not Guterman I am glad it isnt just me

That's funny. I took a class on my machine yesterday and the instructor said that Coats & Clark and Guterman are about the worst threads out there. I agreed with the Guterman. I had a black spool and it was producing so much lint. I threw it away at the end of the class.

Melinda in Tulsa 08-12-2010 06:13 AM

I think you just need to experiement with different brands of threads to see which one your machine likes. I have a Pfaff 7570 and that baby will take anything.


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