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jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 06:56 AM
Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
My 60wt is Mettler, and yes it has the weight on it. I also inked in in heavy black "60" on the top so I don't pick it up by accident since it's white thread and we use that all day long!
I have not used white thread in years...don't think I own any...

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 06:58 AM
Originally Posted by Katrine
I use Mettler 60wt Silk Finish or YLI 60wt Soft Touch for piecing. Also use either of these, or more often Bottom Line in the bobbin.
I use the YLI and Aurufil and for prewound bobbins I find the Masterpiece threads great for machine applique when you only need a little here and a little there..

If have not guessed yet, I do not like anything but cotton thread or the silk wrapped from Mettler.

ckcowl 03-01-2011 07:09 AM
i generally use 100 wt thread in my bobbins, i get twice as much on the bobbin and it works great :thumbup: i also use 100 wt for applique and hand piecing

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 07:21 AM
Originally Posted by ckcowl
i generally use 100 wt thread in my bobbins, i get twice as much on the bobbin and it works great :thumbup: i also use 100 wt for applique and hand piecing
ok, the only 100wt thread I was familiar with is silk, not the best thread choice for anything that is laundered a lot, so I went to see what my distributor offered in 100wt.
Seems there is only 1 brand of cotton, it is Heirloom brand and it only comes in white and off white.

Is this what you use?

sandyquilts 03-01-2011 07:37 AM
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I longarm and use BottomLine (60wt bobbin) and Sofine (50wt top). I piece with Masterpiece (50wt) or Aurifil.


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