Coats and clark machine quilting thread
 

Is this thread low-quality? I've been using it for piecing and quilting. Are my quilts going to fall apart???

Your quilts probably won't fall apart but I don't think it is as good as some of the other brands available. This is just my opinion others may think differently.

I use it all the time, and I am a professional longarm quilter. Put your fears to rest!

I was told to use dual duty coats and clarks if you use it. Otherwise, it is very linty. I use Mettler, Aurofil or Gutermann.

if you take your chosen thread-wrap a length of it around one hand's fingers- wrap the other end on other hand's fingers and give it a tug---and it doesn't break---or if while using it it is not breaking---it is strong enough to use- just because some people don't like some brands does not mean it's bad-it's just someone's choice-or often---something they have heard-with no real idea or experience they make a choice.
give your thread a (tug-test) see if it's strong-good quality-if it works for you -is the right color-right weight- right fiber content for your project it really doesn't matter if it's coats& clark, YLI, superior, sulky---or any of the hundreds of other brands.--- don't limit yourself because some one said---'oh you should never use that company's product'
i have spent over $20 on a cone of (quilting thread) that was not usable---broke every couple inches-was horribly frustrating---then bought the same company's thread at another time and it was fine- just check it-and use what works for you

I doubt your quilt is going to fall apart. A weak thread typically will have issues when you are sewing with it. In the future do the break test prior to use...as discribed in a previous post , to put your mind at ease.

I agree with ckcowl. The more expensive thread that I bought would break on me when quilting. I went back to Coats and Clark dual duty. I have used Gutterman and like it. I buy it with a coupon from Joann's.

Your quilts are most certainly NOT going to fall part because of using C&C thread, assuming it's not from a brittle vintage spool (strong vintage is fine). Find something else to worry about if you must, but not the thread. ;)

Regarding lint, I've not had lint be a problem with any C&C thread I've used and I've probably used them all at one time or another in the last 40 years. I've recently fallen in love with Star Threads, made by C&C for quilting, and have used it in several quilts with absolutely no linting at all. It's 100% cotton and, like all C&C threads, is reasonably priced and readily available.

coats and clark have been around a long time I think your quilts will be okay

Your quilts will be fine, but it is lesser quality than many other threads on the market. Once you try a lot of the other threads on the market you WILL see the difference.

Your quilts probably won't fall apart. But it is lintier than other threads and if you sew all the time the amount of lint you put thru your machine may be a consideration.

I agree with ckcowl. Do the "tug test". If it's strong enough, it'll be fine to use. As far as lint issues, I've had lint issues with expensive thread as well as with inexpensive thread. I think a lot of it depends on the needles. I wouldn't judge ANY product of ANY kind without testing it out for myself first.

It's not the nicest thread available but it certainly isn't going to fall apart.

I think Coats and Clark is a fine thread to use, there are lots of different threads out there made of polyester, cotton wrapped polyester, polyester wrapped cotton, 100% cotton. I have not had coats and clark make lint, some of the walmart, and off brands do have fibers spun into the thread to "beef it out". I use the "floss wrap and tug" (like you floss your teeth, wrap a couple of times around a finger and tug), if it doesn break you can use it. I "eyeball" any thread and if I see bits of lint on the thread, I do not use it. I am not a thread snob, just very frugal and buy thread from yard sales and auctions.

I routinely use C+C with no problems. Still have my first quilt I made with C+C and that was 30years ago!

I use and sell Coats threads in my quilt shop. Coats cotton is a really good sewing thread; "endless fibers" with very little breakage and almost no lint. All the above info about testing many different brands are very good advice.

Like SEW, my first quilt is doing just fine. I use C&C because my machine and I both like it. Lint has never been an issue. The polyester base gives the thread it's strength. The cotton wrap gives it the soft, cotton look and feel. I have heard various opinions on which way the thread should come off the spool when placed on the machine because of how it is twisted. I recently sent C&C an email and their response said it doesn't matter for the thread. If your sewing machine manual specifies a direction then it was manufactured to take the twist a certain way, so follow those instructions. That's probably more than you asked for, but I don't mind sharing.

I had difficulty with Coats and Clark thread in a free motion machine quilting class I took. The teacher said to only buy the more expensive....... I have used it for piecing, though, and haven't had a problem.

look up Carol Shinn http://carolshinn.com she only uses coats and clark to do her work...she is amazing...and yes her work is all thread.... I took a class with her!!!!!!! at quilting by the lake

Just remember you get what you pay for. If you are happy with the results of your quilting thread, then you've got the right thread. But, if you have a chance to try other threads at a reasonable price, you should try. You might be surprised by the difference between a Chevy and a Cadillac.

Ricci

I use coats and Clark all the time. I haven't had any problems with any of the varieties. My machines aren't fussy.

I use "whatever". A local shop was going out of business and I bought their entire stock of C&C for $50. A few weird colors, but it sews great, and I have a huge bag of thread. I can't bring myself to buy expensive thread, expensive fabric, expensive. . . . (you got it, I'm thrifty). My purpse in quilting is to be creative and use scraps. I don't spend hundreds of $$ for fabric/thread/quilting, etc just for a project.

first, let me tell you, coats and clark has been around for a long time, i have sewn with it since i have been sewing.
its not a bad thread, really, but it is a bit on the linty side. i love coats n clarks star thread, for piecing and long arming.
makes you have to clean your machine out, and when you do, suck it out, dont blow it back in. now that i am an accomplished quilter, i prefer gutermann nylon thread, there almost NO lint, makes a world of difference.
katz

I almost always use C&C with no issues at all. Gutermann is just okay in my machine, nothing special, though I just went through hell with Mettler and ended up giving it all away.

Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes you just pay. It's definitely worth experimenting with each brand to see how it goes, but at the end of the day use what satisfies you without killing your budget. For me that's still good old C&C, but there is no wrong answer.

There has been times that every brand of thread I tried to use would break, fray, or bird nest when trying to machine quilt and the C&C would work like a charm. I have all brands of thread and each have their own pros and cons. It seems the C&C sews best when I use it on my Featherweight and 301. I don't fret over what brand of thread I use. If it is sewing a great stitch then I'm happy. I mostly use Aurifil because I bought a case of it at a bargain price.

coats and clark
 

I have used this thread probably won't replace it with more. Like the shine of it on top of quilt. Not good for hand sewing for me. Like the thread from C&C.

Ditto! I love Coats and Clark. DNF

I only used the expensive threads for quite a while. I was told, don't don't don't use Coats and Clark, you will see a huge difference in lint, breakage, etc..... I finally tried it due to cost. I simply could not spend as much on thread. I was shocked that one, I had less lint, and two it has only broken once. Now I must say I don't like the extra large spools because they don't work with my machine but that is not a thread issue, I think it is a machine or user error issue.

I use the machine quilting thread from C&C and it is strong. However, it is incredibly linty. I am amazed at the balls of lint I clean out of my Featherweight. I have to keep the feed dog area very clean or the amount of lint causes it to skip stitches.

I will not therefore use it in my Bernina. It is inexpensive and a good alternative. I was having problems with the new XP version of Dual Duty with it shredding and breaking.

I've been using C&C Dual Duty Plus threads, and have a lot of problems with lint buildup in my Brother CS6000i. Will use them up, and slowly try other brands. I wonder how much of the linting problems may be due to chafing in the needle eye?

It is good quality. Your quilts will hold together for years. I wouldn't hesitate to use it. The only problem with C&C is that it tends to shed more lint than other threads when you are machine sewing with it. Part of this is caused by the machine - I have MUCH more lint from my Bernina than from my Brother using the same thread. For this reason, I am using up my C&C threads (I have hundreds of dollars worth) and will replace it with either Aurofil or other brand which result in lower lint. Much more expensive though.

As much as I love my Bernina, I was not expecting to be forced to spend a lot more on thread.

My Baby Lock is not persnickety when it comes to thread, but I was using up some regular C&C and she threw a fit. Now I like to use the Star variegated thread which is made by C&C and no problem with it whatsoever.