Essential Pro Polyester Thread from Connecting Threads
 

I'd be interested in hearing from any of you who use this polyester thread. I'm using it for the first time, and find it quite "linty" for a polyester thread. I've had to clean out the bobbin area more often than I usually do with polyester thread.

Also, I had a bit of a problem with tension when using this thread in both the needle and the bobbin. I ended up changing to Invisafil in the bobbin and keeping the Essential Pro in the needle. Tension is OK with that combination.

I've used their Polyester thread and haven't had any problems with it. I find it less linty than their cotton thread and much stronger so less breakage. I use it in both the top and bobbin on my Innova.

Excess lint is caused by the ( whole sandwich) not just the thread. The top and backing fabric and the batting also adds to the lint. Needle size ( large needle) can also add to the lint. Generally there is less ( thread caused) lint from polyester thread. I've used essential pro for years.

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What machine are you using?

I don't use poly on my old Bernina. She likes only Mettler and Aurifil. I make sure she is happy!

Juki TL2010Q set in a table.

Good input. I had not considered all these factors
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This is the only thread I use in my ancient HQ16. I use prewound Bottomline bobbins.

Occasionally, I have a lint problem with it. Most of the time, that is not the case. Lint in the bobbin case can also be deposited there from the needle going through the fabric, especially flannel) while quilting.

When I have tension problems, they are often related to the batting that I'm using.

I have several spool/cones of this thread and find it to be very nice to work with. There is some lint in the bobbin case when I am done, but agree that is from fabric as well as batting and thread.

I have several cones of it. I like it for piecing when I have a lot of seams. It's thinner then Aurifil (I use that a lot too) I use Superior Bottom Line in the bobbin. I like very thin stitches. Did you know all machines are factory set for poly thread?

I have used Essential Poly thread in both of the machines I have used on my frame. I really like it. So much that I want to try other threads like glide, invisifil and superior threads but am hesitant to do so. I have a "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.

Haven't tried their polyester, but have tons of their Essential Cotton theead, which I'm, getting frustrated with....asked for a replacement yesterday due to subs throughout a spool......then I got out a new spool, different color, right out of the sealed plastic.....another huge slub about 12 inches in.......done with Essential.....I have plenty of Aurifil, so back to the great thread.

I use CT polyester thread a lot because I don't have to fill the bobbin as often and my FMQ (which is far from perfect) does not show up as much. It is not as high quality as some of the more expensive threads but I do not do quilts for shows ..my quilts are practical and I use fabric that I get on sale. It still makes a nice warm quilt even if not perfect. I have not had tension problems because of the thread. I did recently have a tension problem because my backing was a different weight fabric than the front..it was heavier...and I found my thread pulled up from the back and could not get the tension right on FMQ...lesson learned...use similar weight fabric for front and back.

If you look at a piece of thread under a magnifying glass you can see bumps on the thread that prevents it from going into the needle. Some thread have small ones that don't cause a problem but many have large ones. My kids had a microscope and now it is in my sewing room. It is amazing to see the difference in the thread, some very expensive thread is awful looking.

I use this in my long arm with NO problems.. !

It's the only thread I use. I've never had any issues with it. I did notice that the navy had a little more lint than any other colors that I've used - and I've used pretty much all they have made, including the discontinued colors. Actually, that's the only issue I have with them. They have a limited number of colors and tend to discontinue colors when they add new ones. I would love it if they had more colors available!

What color were you using & how long ago did you purchase? I just bought a few vibes & haven't been able to open them up yet

I'd love to see a pic of a slub!

I was using "silver", and I had just received it. I also noticed some "slubs". To me, it's not as smooth-looking as more expensive polyester threads. However, I'm still using it in the needle, and Invisafil in the bobbin, and the results are very good. On the plus side, I get a lot more thread on the bobbin with the Invisafil, and it leaves no lint.