CT for thread
 

Hi,
I am new on this site, and saw a recent message about getting thread from Connecting Threads. I checked them out, and now have a dilemma regarding thread. Do you use cotton or polyester? I have always used Gutermann 100% cotton thread that I've picked up at Joann's. I would love to hear your thoughts about CT, and cotton vs. polyester. Thank you!

I've used both their cotton and polyester threads. I prefer their cotton thread. However, it does produce a fair amount of lint, so you have to be prepared to clean out bobbin area often. That being said, their prices are great, and they often have nice sales.

What Patricia said.

My machine likes their thread and for the price, you can't go wrong. I buy their cotton for piecing in neutral colors and have both cotton and poly in lots of colors.

Depends. I piece with cotton, usually 60 wt Presencia, but sometimes use the connecting threads cotton. I quilt on a long arm and often use their poly for that, but sometimes use their cotton. I like their fabric and it seems that the cotton thread is dyed to be a perfect match.

I like Red Rock Threads, they have every brand and fast shipping!

I pretty much use CT cotton exclusively for piecing and FMQing. My machines like it and it's a good price and good quality.....

I use both cotton and polyester threads, polyester for quilting, cotton tends to break easily on my long arm. Cotton is linty, polyester is not. For piecing It depends. Sometimes I want thinner/ finer polyester, sometimes thicker/ heavier cotton is best. I purchase both from CT.

Thanks for all your responses! I appreciate it. I think I may need to give polyester thread a try . . .

I do all my piecing with polyester thread. There's a myth out there in "quilterland" that polyester thread cuts into cotton fabric. Lots and lots of hard evidence proves this to be wrong!

CT Poly is 70 wt. filament. The cotton is 50 wt 3 ply. I like the poly because it is thin. I use it in top and bottom.

I love their thread! No regrets!

thanks for posting the weight on the CT Poly--I couldn't find it on the email from them and like a poly (less lint) and a thinner thread than their cotton.

I buy their threads in cotton and try to get the largest spools that I can on sale. It's good thread and usually at a very affordable price.

thanks. I love their thread......

I have been using their thread for years with no problems.

Where do I find Red Rock Threads? I've not heard of them before. Thanks for responding.

Best Lint-Free Thread
 

For piecing, I'd suggest cotton thread, but not just any cotton thread. Go to the Superior Thread site (located in St. George, Utah) and experience THE best thread ever. Take your time at the site, and sign up for the newsletter.

I like a thinner weight cotton thread for piecing, but I LOVE CT cotton for quilting! I've never found a knot or a slub, my machine loves it, and the price is unbeatable.

It's lintier than a "premium" thread would be, but it's not excessively linty.

I pretty much use their cotton exclusively for all my quilting, topstitching, and decorative stitching. It's so inexpensive (especially on sale) that I have at least 1 spool in pretty much every single color they offer, which is marvelous to have on hand! I never have to rush out to find matching thread, it's already right there in my drawer. :)

Thanks again for the input and advice. I appreciate it very much. I'll have to stock up when they have their next sale, although their prices seem very reasonable now!

I also use and like Superior Threads. I love the Sew Sassy for decorative stitches.

I love their cotton thread, haven't tried the polyester , I just have a preference for the feel of cotton. I use it for piecing & quilting on my Babylock Tiara, no problems, just need to brush out lint whenever I change bobbins, takes 2 seconds.

My Bernina is picky with thread but it loves the CT cotton thread. No problems at all, linty yes, but good thread.

I use CT polyester. It works fine for me, and the price is right. The price is important because I do many charity quilts and thread can become expensive after a while. I use it on all the quilts I make, not just the charity quilts, though.

Red Rock is not a brand name, it's an online store. Often has good deals:
http://redrockthreads.com/

I Aurifil 50/2 for my personal sewing projects. I use whatever I have available for other projects. Often the groups I sew with have thread available. I do love Cone Threads as I don't have to change them out as often.

WHY don't they make bobbins that run on cone threads?? Just a wish... LOL