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Sandee 12-13-2011 06:39 PM

Long Arm Thread Question
 
I was wondering if thread meant for long arms can be used on domestic machines for piecing.

Shelley 12-13-2011 06:48 PM

You could. I prefer to use a thin cotton thread like MasterPiece from Superior Threads.

amandasgramma 12-13-2011 06:59 PM

I do, too!

leggz48 12-13-2011 07:39 PM

I use whatever is convenient ....but quality is important. Just be sure to use the correct needle for the thread and check your tension.

sylviak 12-13-2011 09:29 PM

I'm considering trying Bottom Line in my bobbin. I use it all the time on the LA and love it. It's thin and you can get almost twice as much on a bobbin. Anyone else use it on their domestic machine?

ckcowl 12-14-2011 02:20 AM

i use many of the same threads with my domestic-and the long arm- if the thread works for what i am doing i use it- i often use bottom line in my bobbins- it is a fine thread and you get alot on a bobbin- so you don't have to change it so often. as long as it's not a coated hand quilting thread you can use it with your machines- the biggest difference in (needs) is---long arms go really really fast- some threads you may use successfully with your domestic will not work with the long arm because they will break often- due to the speed of the long-arm-

Painiacs 12-14-2011 03:15 AM

Sounds like it's a go!! Good luck!!

ka9sdn 12-14-2011 05:40 AM

I do and do not have any trouble.

soccertxi 12-14-2011 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by Shelley (Post 4779410)
You could. I prefer to use a thin cotton thread like MasterPiece from Superior Threads.

I agree with Shelley. Try it and see what YOU like. I buy the masterpiece in the big cones once a year. I usually only piece with grey. Saves rethreading when I have the urge to piece!

crashnquilt 12-14-2011 07:25 AM

I use Maxi Lock on both machines. It's a thin thread yet very strong and doesn't leave a lot of lint in the bobbin area.


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