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koko 09-29-2013 02:18 PM

Which thread to use?
 
Which brand of thread do you use and like most for machine quilting your quilts using a sewing machine not a long arm?

ckcowl 09-29-2013 02:37 PM

what ever thread my machine likes, is the right color and the right weight for my quilting project- sometimes cotton (essential cottons from connecting threads I have a lot of) sometimes aurafil, sometimes silk, sometimes monofilament invisible, sometimes polyester-what ever is right for my project- and my machine likes it.

suern3 09-29-2013 02:40 PM

I use Aurifil 50 wt. for piecing and for quilting on my Pfaff. I like a fine thread for quilting.

Prism99 09-29-2013 05:58 PM

Aurifil 50wt 2-ply for quilting on my domestic machine.

pocoellie 09-29-2013 06:10 PM

I've been using Metro brand machine embroidery thread, love the price, the colors and the excellent service.

Rubesgirl 09-29-2013 07:15 PM

I only use Aurafil 50wt. It sews and quilts beautifully on my machine and my machine definitely dictates which thread it prefers!

snipforfun 09-29-2013 08:16 PM

I use Superior exclusively. So Fine for piecing, some quilting, some of their other products depending on projects, sign up for their newsletter so you can get their specials

Neesie 09-29-2013 08:23 PM

I prefer Superior So Fine #50. I get the small cones, which last a long, long time. The price is extremely reasonable and my Janome loves the thread.

Scissor Queen 09-29-2013 09:41 PM

It depends on the look I want. Finer threads will blend in more and disappear. You can also do closer quilting with a finer thread. Sometimes I want a bolder look and I'll use a heavier weight. I so far I've used Aurifil, Prescencia, King Tut, and Wonderfil for quilting. I have used Star quilting thread in the past but I found it to be linty and slubby. I don't like Coats and Clark or Gutterman.

Knitette 09-29-2013 11:04 PM

Although I like Aurifil for piecing and occasionally quilt with it, I like a slightly thicker - 40wt- thread for quilting.

I love Superior King Tut as there is a great range of colours. I also sometimes use YLI as this is what my LQS stocks. I've also used Sulky 30wt when I've needed high definition - it hardly ever breaks :).

BellaBoo 09-30-2013 04:33 AM

I prefer thin thread for top and bobbin. I use Superior, Aurifil, Connecting Threads poly on the cone (its's 70 wt), Wonderfil, Sulky, Guttermann, Mettler, Presencia, Robison-Anton, Coats&Clark bobbin thread and any other name brand thread that catches my fancy at the time. I have a Bernina, Janome, Singer and Brother machines and non are finicky about thread. I use Glide for machine quilting and fmq.

snipforfun 09-30-2013 04:35 AM


Originally Posted by Neesie (Post 6321542)
I prefer Superior So Fine #50. I get the small cones, which last a long, long time. The price is extremely reasonable and my Janome loves the thread.

Superior has a try me special right now - $6.00 for 1000 yard small cones vs. $5.95 for 550 yards spools. i buy the large cones - even more economical.

Annie68 09-30-2013 05:08 AM

Aurifil 40wt or 50wt both good on my machine.

Rose Marie 09-30-2013 05:44 AM

I just use Coats and Clarks and Connecting Threads. No problems at all.
I have a Viking Sapphire machine and several cheap Brothers.

jmabby 09-30-2013 05:51 AM


Originally Posted by koko (Post 6320905)
Which brand of thread do you use and like most for machine quilting your quilts using a sewing machine not a long arm?

It depends on the machine I'm using. I like Aurifil 50 wt or Gutterman 50 wt. Gutterman tends to leave the bobbin case with a lot of lint.

Scissor Queen 09-30-2013 06:46 AM


Originally Posted by Knitette (Post 6321598)
Although I like Aurifil for piecing and occasionally quilt with it, I like a slightly thicker - 40wt- thread for quilting.

I love Superior King Tut as there is a great range of colours. I also sometimes use YLI as this is what my LQS stocks. I've also used Sulky 30wt when I've needed high definition - it hardly ever breaks :).

Aurifil comes in several weights.


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