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featherweight 03-15-2011 10:12 AM

I buy it all the time for piecing. I buy the big spools at JoAnns and have never had a problem or complaint. I do not think I would use it for FMQ.

farscapegal 03-15-2011 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by RUSewing
I've used Coats & Clark Dual Duty thread for YEARS with no complaints or problems (both piecing and quilting charity baaby quilts).

Same here. I use them for all my sewing.

Sybil

ScubaK 03-15-2011 10:17 AM


Originally Posted by RUSewing
I've used Coats & Clark Dual Duty thread for YEARS with no complaints or problems (both piecing and quilting charity baaby quilts).

I have also used this thread for sewing/quilting. Some of my first quilts and most used/loved, I used this thread and still holding up just fine.
Kirsten

ScubaK 03-15-2011 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by Candace

Originally Posted by clem55

Originally Posted by jlm5419

Originally Posted by RUSewing
I've used Coats & Clark Dual Duty thread for YEARS with no complaints or problems (both piecing and quilting charity baaby quilts).

This has been my experience as well. It was what was mostly available for as long as I've been sewing (40+ years).

That is all I ever used until just recently. But it is still what I use most. I have never had an problems of any kind. Personally, I find it hard to believe that a machine knows what thread is going through it, but that is just my opinion.

Trust me, the computerized, do everything but wash dishes, new machines know. And they tell you they don't like cheap thread.


I dont' want my Duetta, CV 5 or my Pfaff GQ to find out that all I use in C&C...they sew just fine with it!
K

ibequilting1 03-15-2011 10:19 AM

I have a Bernina and Janome machine and neither one likes the Coats thread so I don't use it. I find it has too much lint.

bearisgray 03-15-2011 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by RUSewing
I've used Coats & Clark Dual Duty thread for YEARS with no complaints or problems (both piecing and quilting charity baaby quilts).

I've also used the "old" (cotton covered polyester thread) Coats & Clark thread for years with no problems.

I have not used the "new" polyester covered polyester thread, so have no opinion about it.

GagaSmith 03-15-2011 11:13 AM

I used it for many years but then started having trouble with it. I bought a new Janome in February and the dealer told me not to use C&C. Said it is not smooth enough and has actually been known to ruin the tension thingy (my scientific term) on the machine.

Pat P 03-15-2011 11:20 AM

Will use for piecing-- to FMQ it tends to shred not only on top but also on the bobbins, now use connecting threads. I do miss the shine of the C&C on top. Botton line it works for some-- a not others. Mine was 50% off so will get it used up.

Maia B 03-15-2011 11:28 AM

When I started using better thread (Aurifil and Masterpiece), a lot of my piecing and sewing problems disappeared. I used to think C&C was just fine, until I used something better. Less lint, no breaks, no tangles, flat seam, rare tension issues. It's worth it to me. Just TRY a spool of higher quality thread in neutral for piecing and something fabulous for quilting and see if you might not also enjoy it.

SewMomma66 03-15-2011 11:35 AM

I have heard good and bad. Really it is up to your machine. Mine is finicky. So no coats and clark for me. I suggest a test run.


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