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I love Bottom Line, too!
Connecting Threads now has a poly thread in the same size/weight and appears even more matte than Bottom Line. I've been using it in the bobbin and in the needle for piecing and quilting and it's just as beautiful. I tried using it for hand applique, but it's not anywhere near as good for that as Bottom Line is. |
Originally Posted by Lori S
(Post 4786016)
I agree . The only "always" exceptions are when I am using invisable ( monofilament) , or mettalic threads. On rare occasions I have been know to match the bobbin thread using these threads , but rarely.
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I have an 830 and have used poly!! I have learned that you need to use a top-stitch needle for piecing and quilting to get specialty threads to work correctly and loosen the tension to 1 or under!! Also buy threads that when you hold up the ends it hangs in a U and do not twist or curl. I have been using alot of Superior threads!!!
Originally Posted by jcrow
(Post 4785941)
I would like to know the answer to this also. I always use cotton thread in my Bernina 830. I don't think I've ever used poly thread on my sewing machine. I've been afraid to try it.
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I have always wound my own bobbins using the same thread as I use on the top. Of course I come from an era that didn't have pre wound bobbins and never Plastic bobbins! LOL How times have changed!
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My machines work with any thread, I use any brand good thread, vintage too, coats & clark, etc. One day I will have to try bottom line to see if there is a difference. The quilter's who came before us used any thread that they could buy, so I feel I am in good company.
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Originally Posted by Candace
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Ditto. Why over think it? :>
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Bottom Line is a great bobbin thread, and youndin't need to change bobbins so often.
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I use either Aurifil 60wt bobbin thread or YLI soft touch bobbin thread also 60wt.
you get a really FULL bobbin with these! |
I always use poly, I buy the Sulky bobbin thread, there's zillions of yards of thread on a spool so it lasts forever, and you get more for your money, and I never have a problem with it. It only comes in black and white though. If I need colors I just use good 'ole Coats and Clark.
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visit Superior Threads web site- they have TONS of great free information- charts you can print off - that will answer your thread questions-
their Bottom Line thread is a great bobbin thread- fine and strong- you can get alot on a bobbin( so you don't have to stop to re-fill so often) they explain the differences in threads, what they are best suited for and the needles to use with them- explaining the differences in needles and sizes. a very good informational resource. (and --no, i'm not affiliated in any way- i just learn alot from them) usually i just use what ever thread i'm using -- top and bobbin-- and the (afraid of poly thread???) i don't get that at all....poly thread has been around for a long-long time and is a good thread for most uses....much less lint than cotton and comes in a huge selection of colors along with weights. i use some cotton threads buy many more poly's...they certainly won't hurt your machine. the thread that will hurt your machine is one specified as Hand Quilting Thread---it has a wax coating which can cause big problems- if it says it's for Hand Sewing don't use it- if it is for machine work---try it out- there are so many wonderful threads on the market- it's a shame to limit yourself -- the new varigated threads are fabulous! i love sewing with silk thread---it is so smooth--no lint---glides beautifully... don't limit yourself- educate yourself- starting at the source- a thread company :) |
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