I need to get some thread. I am pretty new to quilting and am not sure what name brands are good. I will be machine piecing quilts, and am going to attempt machine applique.
Gutermann? Sulky? COats and Clark? Any comments are greatly appreciated. TIA |
I like serger thread because it is thin and lays nicer when pressed.
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For piecing, I usually just use C&C. They used to get a bad wrap, but I haven't had any problem with them. Save the $$$ for when embellishing with nicer threads (rayon or silk) or to buy fabric!
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connecting threads.com and Atlanta thread company are both good sources for threads- i have found that my machine refuses to work well with some threads- even expensive ones- so when i find a thread that works i tend to stick with it- i've been buying all of my thread from Connecting threads for the past year and am very happy with them.
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
I like serger thread because it is thin and lays nicer when pressed.
I use mostly Gutermann threads and have some Coats and Clark thread also. Lots of people here love thread from ConnectingThreads.com. I hear Superior threads are good too, though I think they're pricey. There's a search function at the top of the page. If you search for the various kinds of threads, you can get a lot of opinions on them. Some machines are fussy and only like a few different brands of thread. That will be trial and error for you as each machine is different. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! :thumbup: |
i have tried 4 or 5 different threads from C&C and can not use them in my machine (a viking) i can use them for hand work- but i don't spend the $$ on them anymore- different machines seem to prefer different threads so i recommend trying different ones, make note of the outcome and then stock up when the threads that work for you are on sale
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
For piecing, I usually just use C&C. They used to get a bad wrap, but I haven't had any problem with them. Save the $$$ for when embellishing with nicer threads (rayon or silk) or to buy fabric!
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I use So Fine by Superior Threads to piece. Then I use Mettler Silk Finish and Superior Threads bottom line to quilt. It really depends on what thread your machine likes.
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I think the quality of thread - like everything else - may be changing. I used Coats Dual Duty for years on my Viking Rose & never had a problem. I'm still using thread that is more than 10 yrs. old, so I don't know how the newer threads are. It appears some machines are pickier than others.
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
I like serger thread because it is thin and lays nicer when pressed.
I use mostly Gutermann threads and have some Coats and Clark thread also. Lots of people here love thread from ConnectingThreads.com. I hear Superior threads are good too, though I think they're pricey. There's a search function at the top of the page. If you search for the various kinds of threads, you can get a lot of opinions on them. Some machines are fussy and only like a few different brands of thread. That will be trial and error for you as each machine is different. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! :thumbup: |
CONNECTING THREADS!!!! This is the best that I have found. I have five different machines and all love CT thread. In a pinch will use C&C or Gutterman. I seem to lean more towards Gutterman when I can't use CT.
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