What kind of thread do you use when quilting on your longarm?

I have a mid arm, and I have been using Maxilock serger thread. :D

I like superior threads. But have used the maxi-lock also. Works great. have had other people on other boards blast me for even suggesting that I use maxi-lock :thumbdown: . I find the maxi-lock to be alot less linty. Plus it is readily available. Some of us who live in remote retail areas, that is a huge plus.

I use Signature thread. It is a linty, but I like the look of it on the quilts.

I use ThreadArt thread, cotton machine quilting thread on the cones. The price is great. There is quite a bit of lint from cotton thread, and each cone has a knot or two but at a bit over $5 for a cone it's worth it to me because I quilt a lot. This thread is strong and comes in many colors.
I have talked to longarmers who use serger thread, they say it works fine too but I haven't tried it. I just don't trust the strength of serger thread.

I too use serger thread, it's polyester and very very strong.

I have been using thread from this site - I saw them at MQX in Providence RI and got a free spool. It is Poly, not expensive, not linty and works in my Voyager 17 beautifully.

http://www.bobbincentral.com/Embroid...hreads_s/2.htm

I have also use Connecting Thread's "Essential Thread" and it is very nice and my choice for looks but does generate a bit of lint as it is cotton.

I do not use serger thread. Serger thread is designed to be light weight and to have multiple strands used on one seam.

superior and king tut ($$$)

i once used the invisible thread. never again. i had to change all the tension settings and it took forever to reset them.

Signature, Sew Fine, and MaxiLock are my favorites. The invisible thread is my least favorite. I have also used my polyester embroidery thread. Don't use rayon, it bleeds and is not strong enough. I like the thread to blend in rather than look heavy. Just MHO. I always use the same type thread in my bobbin, but bought some Bottomline but haven't tried it.

I use thread from Connecting Threads. Works fine for me.

Superior thread- King Tut on top and So Fine in the bobbin, or Auriful for either one, sometimes YLI in the top; 99% I use varigated on the top.

I use the Glide thread from Bobbincentral.com also. And the Magna bobbins. It's beautiful thread and I have no tension issues with it either.

I appreciate your taking time to answer. I do not have a longarm machine, but I have someone quilt the larger quilts for me.

I do not like invisible thread at all.

I'm so glad you all mentioned the invisible. I've been toying with it in my mind....now I will skip it! :D

I really like the look of invisible thread! I find that colored thread often interferes with the quilt pattern and makes the quilt look too busy for my taste. Give invisible a try. I think the results look much more like hand quilting.

WOW! I didn't know there were so many different types of threads!!!!! I'd wondered about using the Serger thread....I can find the colors I like in those!!! Thanks for asking!

I use Superior Thread....mostly King Tut.....very dependable and I can live with what lint accumulates. MY PROBLEM: I recently used a cone(which is more economical) but the thread kept breaking...over and over. Is is becuase I used the cone?....the thread itself worked fine on my Janome table machine. Any suggestions?

I use Superior Thread....mostly King Tut.....very dependable and I can live with what lint accumulates. MY PROBLEM: I recently used a cone(which is more economical) but the thread kept breaking...over and over. Is is becuase I used the cone?....the thread itself worked fine on my Janome table machine. Any suggestions?