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lots2do 06-29-2010 06:11 AM

Hi,
I have a new thread to try out: Superior Threads' trilobal poly. The spool says to use a size 14 needle. I am going to try this out with a small quilting project.
What do I put in the bobbin? Same stuff? Aurofil? Doesn't matter?
I appreciate your help,
lots2do

ckcowl 06-29-2010 06:22 AM

the same or a bobbin thread. i would not put aurofil in the bobbin to try a new thread, too hard to get your tension equal...a 14 needle? that seems large, what weight thread is it? good luck

Katrine 06-29-2010 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by lots2do
Hi,
I have a new thread to try out: Superior Threads' trilobal poly. The spool says to use a size 14 needle. I am going to try this out with a small quilting project.
What do I put in the bobbin? Same stuff? Aurofil? Doesn't matter?
I appreciate your help,
lots2do

I would use Superior's Bottom Line.
Their website is excellent for tips and advice on which threads, which needles etc.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/page/331/

lots2do 06-29-2010 12:28 PM

Thank you both for answering.
It's 40 weight thread. I'll check out the website.
:)

BellaBoo 06-29-2010 12:54 PM

40wt is thicker thread then piecing thread. It's good for machine quilting. Tribol poly is the new poly. It is excellent for high speed machines. Fil Tec makes a tribol poly called Glide. Many professional machine quilters are using it.

lots2do 06-30-2010 04:03 AM

Thank you,
hoping to get brave enough to try this soon!


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