I go with color first but my favourite is Aurifil.
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I buy Aurafil on sale and like it so much better than CT even though my machine isn't fussy it's just nicer.
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I am of the old school and use silk wrapped Mettler.
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I use the same threads I quilt with... mostly A&E Permacore tex 40.
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Originally Posted by dms
(Post 6380536)
I buy Aurafil on sale and like it so much better than CT even though my machine isn't fussy it's just nicer.
I do like CT thread, though, and often use it for my quilting or decorative stitches. There the thicker CT thread is better because it stays more visible, and while it's lintier than Aurifil it's nothing my machine can't handle. Plus with CT thread prices I can afford to keep a whole rainbow of colors on hand. |
I use Superior So Fine #50, for piecing and quilting. Depending upon the fabric color, I usually use natural or a shade of gray (have light, medium, and dark). I buy it by the small cones.
If I'm top-stitching something, I'll use whatever color looks best, regardless of brand. My machine doesn't seem to care what I use; it's apparently happy with all threads. :) |
For piecing I use the Connecting Threads.
FOr quilting (I don't have a longarm) I use CT also, but on my last project (a doll quilt) I used my Floriani embroidery thread because it has a wonderful sheen to it, I also used it for my applique stitching on the same project. LOVED how well it worked for me. I will be doing that again. |
I use connecting threads.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
(Post 6380336)
I use what ever thread is the right color for what I am working on- often cotton thread from Connecting Threads- or aurifil when machine piecing. I use silk thread most of the time for hand piecing. but what ever thread I have, my machine likes, is the correct size/weight and color for my project is what I use. the only thing you need to take into consideration when choosing which thread to use is....is it good, strong thread? the weight of the thread sometimes matters (the finer the better for precise stitching= heavy thread means needing narrower seams to make up for the space the thread takes up)
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Aurifil 50 weight. Just a few colors, grey, camel, white and black, and you can piece anything. It's very fine, so your seams are flatter and more fits on the bobbin. Love it.
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