Have a question for you rag quilters. What kind of thread do you use. Joann's is having a half price sale on thread this coming weekend and i'd like to stock up a little. Thanks

If I buy thread at JoAnns, I usually get the Gutterman threads. If they carry Metler, that's really good too. Coast and Clarks is not a great thread.

Gutterman is a real good thread.

My first quilt was done with Gutterman's. (That is what the teacher told us to buy!)

thanks is there diffences in guttermans like polyester and cotton. if so which do you use

At my guild a couple months ago we had a "tread expert" speak to us. I used to think that you had to use "all cotton" thread but as long as it a good quality thread you can use polyester or even rayon if you want. I am talking about machine quilting. If you are hand quilting, there is a special hand quilting thread too.

I always just use the coats and clark , and so far have not had any problems.

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ditto.

I have read this before on this board.

I have read this before on this board. I have used coats & clarks for 40 yrs and have not had any problems with it. I've hand quilted many quilt using Coats & Clarks hand quilting thread, and after years & years of use I have never seen a stitch come loose or brother or my fabric torn because of the thread.