I used 90/14 for both piecing and SID without problem.

Even with CT Essentials I try to clean my bobbin case every time I change
bobbin. Keeps my machine healthy. ;)

"Even with CT Essentials I try to clean my bobbin case every time I change bobbin."


Me, too, Easy, and I discovered I had less lint to clean out :)

Thanks for the thought of using a 90 needle size. I well have to give that a try. Since the thread shredded and broke and was really a mess. I have been using it on a Brother Innovia 4000 disney.
I have found that on the different machines some threads work good and others mess up.
I well let you know I will change the needle and see how it works. Thanks again for the help kjym Kathy

I noticed a lot more (like maybe 2-3 times more) lint when using CT thread than using the more spendy threads. I clean with every bobbin change. I forgot to the last time and today pulled out a piece about half the size of a pea when compressed. I'm using Konfetti Wonderfil thread.

I love CT threads & use the cones for colors I use the most e.g. white beige black. The prices are great also.

I purchased the Essential BRIGHTs and the FRESH thread collection sets. ($65.70) Beautiful thread.....
BUT
I've tried it and my machine does NOT like it! It kept breaking.
Soooo....I thought, OK, I'll use it for sewing on bindings. etc. It tangles & knots up constantly!

Never again will I buy anything other than Guttermann!!

And now I'm stuck with 30 spools of thread I can't use!
(only 4 opened and maybe a yd used on those)

Lady T, I don't know why the thread is not working for you. I love it and so does one of my quilting buddies. Are you going to sell it?

What size needle do you have on your machine? I had the same problem
at first but when I used a slightly bigger needle it was fine. I believe I have
a Schmetz 90/14 now.

Thanks...I've give it a try, if that doesn't work I guess I will try to sell it..... :roll:

Will try a bigger needle as EasyPeezy suggested but if not.....it will have to GO!

I love their thread! I buy the spool not the cone. Price is good and they last a long time. Their fabric is fantastic and their customer service is great :thumbup:

I am using my first spool of thread from Connecting Threads. I like the thread very much. I have been using Guterman (sp) for quite some time now and didn't think I would like anything else but I think I will continue with Connecting Threads. As far as I know the price can't be beat for the same quality.

We purchased a few spools to try, and found that we loved it. All of our machines like it. It's a great value, and they have plenty of different colors. I buy the 1200 spools. The cones are not really a much better deal than buying 4 spools, so to me it isn't worth the extra hassle of using the cones with the sewing machines. Cones are fine for the quilter; it's made to handle them.

I also use CT in the bobbin of the quilter. It does make more lint than my second choice, Maxi-Lock 100% polyester, but I clean the bobbin area with each change anyway, so that's no big deal to me.

If I were you I'd order a spool or two and see how you like it. It's easy to get a $50 to get the free shipping. Check out their clearance fabric for $2.50 or $3.50 per yard. I have ordered some of that also, and it is silky smooth and a great weight.

Darren

I just started quilting (FMQ) and love the Superior threads (King Tut). They sew very nicely, look nice and do not break nor throw off a lot of lint. We are quilting on a Juki machine...

I use the little spools and the cones from CT and love them both. I get white, black, beige, and gray in the cones and the small spools in colors.

I love CT's thread!!

[quote=yomomma43]One more question..... What is connecting thread? I'm new to quilting and have never heard of this. When I started machine quilting Joann's had thread for 1/2 off and I bought 8 spools of the cotton quilting thread. I hate it. It is as curly as curl ribbon. I wish I hadn't bought so much of it, but 1/2 off is a good bargain. Like my hubby says, it's not a bargain if you don't like it.[/quote

It sounds like you may have bought hand quilting thread, which is glazed, so that it won't knot up while quilting, it is kind of wirey. It should not be used in a machine.

connectingthread.com is the website that sells thread and other quilting supplies..........

Ditto for me. I bought several packs. I still haven't tried them again with my new machine and a bigger needle..

I wish connecting threads had variegated thread other then that I love it too.