Who carrries Auriful? Thanks.

there are a number of places on line
CarmenWarehouse.com has the best price but very limited color choices, I usually only get neutral colors beige, tan, light and dark greys, and keep white and black on hand.
Also try ebay,
All That Thread.com should have all the colors and the YLI's silk and cotton.
Keepsake Quilting.com has a combo package that is a fair price. I use the orange spool,50wt., 1422 yards.
I just checked All That Thread, their price has dropped a $1 to $8.50 for 1422yds. This may seem high but one spool seams to last forever.

I use Coats &Clark Machine Quilting thread to piece, primarily. Sometimes Dual Purpose 100% cotton. For doing the quilting, my machine prefers Superior or YLI, but I use the Superior more. I bought a bunch of colors on large cones and am happily using them!!

I would say, bottomline is to try different kinds and see which one your machine likes. The 100% cotton (regardless of the price) was too linty for my machine. "It" really like the regular Coats and Clark I buy on sale at JoAnns.

If you have one of the child's red microscopes stuck in a closet somewhere, get it out and look at thread under the lens. You will be amazed at the difference in thread quality. I found some expensive brands to be full of slubs and some of the cheaper threads nothing but fuzz.

Even a magnifying glass will work. You're right - you will be surprised!

Does connectingthread's thread work well in a Pfaff machine?

They work fine on mine. I just prefer a thinner thread like Aurifil. Doesn't seem to take up as much 'seam'space.

My husband buys me Coats and Clark for hand quilting and Walmart for machine piecing.

My Pfaff's do not like Connecting Threads thread.

I love Superior Threads Bottom Line thread. I also use that in my bobbins. It lasts so much longer in the bobbin than other threads because it is so much finer. Don't have to change the bobbin as often.

I find that the DMC threads get a little knobby and worn looking when I use it in quilts but I haven't found a better alternative.

As for sewing? My Janome hates Coats and Clarke. Loves Gutterman and Mettler. I bought a cone of Connecting Threads and while I found it to be a bit heavier and not so easy to rip out (LOL), it works well too!

What is the best way to use the big cones for the top thread? I like the idea of buying the large cones, but I need your advice on ways to use them so that they run through the machine smoothly.

You can get metal cone holders with a thin spike in the middle to hold the cone. I've never use one though. A friend of mine puts her cone in a sturdy mug and has been happy with it.

I use the metal thread stand. It has a tall metal rod with a hook thingy on top that lets your thread guide smoothly. I use it for all my thread.

Be sure you don't use those 10/$1 threads, though. We've had so many machines come into our shop for repair when the only problem turned out to be inferior thread. I was surprised that thread could make so much difference in how a machine works, but it does.

I have one of those, but haven't really gotten into using it. How do you get the little metal rod in the center to stay put? I keep thinking that it should screw in. I will give it another try using the guide at the top to run the thread through. Is yours made of cast iron on the bottom?

Thank you for your reply. I have heard of using a mug. Hmmm, I think that that might work on medium size cones.
See my reply to Joey below. I will try both ideas.

Oops my reply to Joey would be above, not below. :)

I agree, sewgray...been using C&C for years and switched to the 100% cotton a couple years ago. Before that, our store didn't have the 100%.

Haven't had any problems with it at all....

candela59

My LQS carries YLI made specifically for hand quilting -- it's just lovely to use. The only problem is they only carry it in white or off white. I guess I'll have to see if anyone else carries different colors... :D[/quote]

C&C had a thread for hand quilying...I tried it and it seems to do the job A/ok for me

I love Superior Threads Bottom Line thread. I also use that in my bobbins. It lasts so much longer in the bobbin than other threads because it is so much finer. Don't have to change the bobbin as often.[/quote]

joeyoz...I was told to always use the same thread in the bobbin and on top...

this not so???????? thanks, MJ

My goodness..I sure have taken up a lot of space on the "thread thread"......

Been up since the wee hours as daughter and family just left Florida, heading back to Jersey (and snow) and couldn't go back to bed...so where else does one retreat.....the message board, of course.

I guess not too many are online at this hour and all my responses were one right after the other....

good morning, all.....lololol

MJ

I use Connecting Threads Essentials thread

Me too, its a good weight for FMQ and piecing also good in the bobbin

I used a mug once upon a time, and the thread got sucked into the motor because of the way it was coming up over the side of my machine - so just be careful of where you place it and run the thread up and over the machine!

Ok, I got off subject and didn't reply to orignal question earlier. Sorry about that, but I did appreciate the advice that I got. I use Coats and Clark a lot because I live in a small town and Wal-Mart is where I can get it when needed. I have bought some at quilt shows and then when it is gone, I don't remember what kind it was. My sister-in-law bought the Connecting Threads Neutral Set for me for Christmas. I hope that it works well in my Bernina 1230, because I would buy it from them if it does. I can't wait to try it.

I bought some from connecting threads. Should arrive around the 7th. I will let you know how it works. I am tempted to get more, but think I should wait until I try it first.

Oh I just wanted to mention regarding lint from threads.... many times it is NOT the thread that is making all the lint, it is the fabric.

It is hard to tell if you use the same color thread as the fabric, but if you use a contrasting thread color you can determine if it is the thread or the fabric that is making all the lint.

warm quilt hugs, sue iin CA

Thanks! I never thought about the fabric making a lot of lint (DUH!) :D :D

:oops: Me neither :oops: :lol::lol:

Coats and Clarks is fine.....I use the varigated threads which I absolutely love!