Hi
I am looking to see what the best kind of thread is, for my machines. Threadart.com has cotton and poly thread for 1000 yards/meters for 2.00$. Is it good quality? Would you recomend something else? thanks Emily |
I like the MaxiLock Polyester on a cone at Joann's I always get it on sale or with coupons and the spools last a long time. But if you aren't set up for cones. :(
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i have tons of Threadart cotton solids and variegated. every huge once in a while, i see teeeeeeeeeeeeeny tiny knots in the solid thread where the lenghts have apparently been tied together to roll a full spool. at high speed, the thread breaks as those knots hit the eye of the needle.
i have had absolutely no problems with the variegated cottons. i don't know yet about their polyester. i just ordered some for the first time and it hasn't arrived yet. for the price, it's great. when i'm in a position to afford to pay a bit more, i think i'll shop around and try a different brand for my solid cottons. |
The cone thread holders are around 6 bucks, and they are easy to use. Mine comes apart to store.
I have a lot of cone thread cones from industrial sewing that will take years to use up, but use Gutterman for piecing. I also tend to use a better thread for actual quilting, where I do not want to re-do it a few years down the road. For potholders and decorative items, things with a limited life span, thread would not be as important as a bed quilt used and washed for years. |
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Originally Posted by Elizabeth A.
I like the MaxiLock Polyester on a cone at Joann's I always get it on sale or with coupons and the spools last a long time. But if you aren't set up for cones. :(
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I have been using Guttermann that I get on sale for piecing. I just got some cotton thread from Connecting Threads and it is wonderful. Try it. www.ConnectingThreads.com
judee |
I use Conecting Threads and have had no problems with it.
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Originally Posted by beachlady
I use Conecting Threads and have had no problems with it.
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I never know which thread to buy.
Thanks for all the suggestions. |
I use Connecting Thread cottons for piecing and Isacord for embroidery...different types of threads for quilting...depends on the "look" that I want.
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