What is your thread preference and why?
 

I've heard a lot of y'all talking about different types of thread you use. Tell me what is your favorite and why?

I have used a lot of different thread fro Superior thread. The thread is guaranteed. King Tut is my all time favorite for FMQ, the colors and variegated thread is just great. They have a very good customer service!

Well, at first I thought, did you mean, Main, General Chit Chat, etc. Tells you where my mind is! Anyway, my machines aren't fussy so I use pretty much anything. Usually coats and clark. No problems with it so far.

LOL!!! I've used Coats and Clark a lot...my last quilt I used Gütermann and absolutely loved it! Wanted to see what others used that I could try. :)

Stitchnripper, I was worried people would think that... :D

No favorite. I use any kind of thread I can get my hands on. Sew mostly charity quilts these days. Have an old Bernina and it sews well with anything.

I use the cotton covered polyester Dual Duty thread by Coats & Clark.

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I've used Coats & Clark, not my fave, sometimes has knots. I've used and had good success with Connecting Threads and Threadart. Good prices on both of these. When it goes on sale I'm going to try Gutterman since so many people have suggested it.

I really like Gutterman threads which are strong, easy to use and no messing up my machine ever. Personal preference is what it really boils down to.

I heard a very informative presentation last night at my guild concerning needles and thread. Sue Rasmussen was the lecturer and she makes beautiful quilts. But her discussion on threads made me think way beyond the sale bin at Joanns. I will be paying more attention. One of her award winning quilts - Grizzly, she said she probably used many different types of thread including monofiliment, silk, cotton and rayon. Not sure if she used any wool thread on that one. It was an hour well spent.

You can see the quilt on her website. http://suerasmussenquilts.com/

Once I tried Aurifil, I was hooked and use it for both piecing and quilting. It is very smooth, so there is much less lint buildup in my machine. Plus, it looks great! The weight I am using is 50/2. Before that, I used Mettler silk-finish cotton 50/3 most of the time. Especially for close quilting, I found that 50/3 stiffened the quilt more than I like.

I use Coats & Clark for piecing and I use Coats and Clark machine quilting thread 30 weight for quilting.

I have used Gutermann, aurifil or superior mostly, but I when I have stitched in the ditch and didn't want anything to show I used the Mono Poly wonder invisible nylon thread from YLI. I like that, too. The old invisible thread was hard and like fishing line. This is soft and acts like cotton, but is invisible. I also just got a new brand from my LQS. It is called Algodon Presencia Algodon 100% Mercerized cotton 60 wt. I LOVE IT. There is no lint and it just sews beautifully. So this may be my go to thread from now on.

Superior thread is my favoriate. But use alot of others as well.

I have a few favorites, and like them all for pretty much the same reasons. They are all "clean" threads, meaning I don't have a lot of thread fuzz build up in and on my machine, I don't have a problem with breakage or separation of ply when they move through my machine, and they have a nice sheen to them which looks great especially when quilting with them.

My fav's are (in no particular order): Aurifil, some Sulky, Superior King Tut, and Gutterman.

There are a few others that I have and like, but I'm not home so can't remember all of my thread names right now.

Two that I don't like off the top of my head (because they failed in some or all of the above categories): C&C and Connecting Threads Essential thread.

I don't like Coats & Clark at all! Gutterman works well for me. I also like Superior.

Good 'ole Coats and Clark Dual Duty

i use silk for applique- and hand piecing, it is smooth, fine and makes invisible stitches easy
cotton for some general sewing, just a basic sewing thread
poly (mostly) for long-arm quilting it is strong- smooth- and available in a wide range of colors, weights
wool for wool applique, some crazy quilting embellishment, couching
purl cotton for more applique, embellishment, hand work

Auifil is my new favorite. Used to use Guterman and Mettler but love Aurifil now.

Gutterman, Mettler for piecing. Have used some sulky for FMQ Practice that is nice. Haven't tried any other brands out there other than Coats and Clark which I don't care for. Don't have a favorite, my machines are not picky

Does anyone use Sulky? I started with that and have sure had good luck. I've also used Superior, Robinson-Anston and Coats and Clark (don't like the new stuff coming out of Mexico). Anyway, I would have to say that Sulky is my favorite.

I use C&C Dual Duty or All Purpose for most piecing. For quilting, I use C&C but I have to put sewer's aid on it and I have had several cones that I pitched due to breakage or knots. I have used and love Robison-Anton 50 wt cotton machine quilting thread & Sulky Blendables 30 weight. I also have some King Tut but haven't used it yet. I prefer pre-filled, 60 wt poly bobbins for piecing & quilting.

I use all different kinds. Have heard a lot about superior threads so I may try it too.

For piecing I use Masterpiece by Superior. The stitch is just beautiful and the lint is minimal. For quilting I use Connecting Threads Essential. It shows really well and is inexpensive. I have recently bought Aurifil 40 wt and will try it next time I quilt.

I use cotton in the top and Aurifil in the bobbin. Aurifil literally is non-linty and the bobbins last for ever. It's a bit pricey but worth it in my book.

Aurifil can't be beat.

I prefer sulky rayon for piecing and quilting. First, because there is no lint build up (not cotton thread, rayon) and second , I love the shimmer look when quilting with it, it's so pretty. I just love it!

Rayon is inherently a weaker thread. For quilting? Fine, if that's the look you want, although poly embroidery thread give the same look in a much stronger thread. But, piecing??? Sorry, but piecing with rayon will make weak seams and a weak top. I wouldn't piece with it!

I love how we are all mostly different and the same too. I use several different kinds of threads for different applications. No super favorite yet.

I've used many different ones - sometimes whatever I could get my hands on. I like the Connecting Threads thread a lot and have good luck with it in my Bernina. I also have a Babylock embroidery machine and it absolutely hates Coats and Clark thread.

I like Connecting Threads cotton for piecing, and have gotten to like their new Essential Pro poly cones for quilting, especially now that it comes in so many colors. I have several different makes and models of machines, and don't have a problem using these threads in any of them.

I'm a big Bottom Line fan
It's a 60wt poly bobbin thread. My old Bernina will take it top and bottom. Sews like a dream, lies flatter than any other thread.
My Jems won't take it as a top thread. With them I use Aurifil 50wt cotton on top, BL in bobbin. Aurifil seams lie flatter than any other cotton 50wt.
http://www.superiorthreads.com

I use different threads for different quilts. C&C for many, Gutterman for special quilts

When I first started quilting, I used Coats and Clark because it's so readily available and recognizable name. After reading so much on here about thread quality, I've purchased Guttermans when on sale at Joanns and I do like it better. I also purchased King Tut once and love, love, love it! I'm anxious to try more brands and see how they compare. All it takes is time and money...lol.

I have started using Aurilfil and love it - it is less linty, feels smooth - and a big spool seems to last almost forever - not quite, but certainly long enough to make it more cost effective for me . Also that is the thread that my sister carries in her shop - and which she uses also.

Aurifil for the DSMs and King Tut for Miss Mitzie(Tin Lizzie). I have tried several brands, including Mettler, Guterman, Connecting Threads Essential pro, etc. My preference is still Aurafil and King Tut.

I use anything that isn't that really cheap,easy to break, fuzzy thread. I like Mettler, Superior, Gutterman, Signature...I forgot Aurifil (Which I'm mostly using lately).

Aurifil!!!!!!!!!!!Low lint, no breakage.

Well, last night on my way home I ran to JoAnn's (closest to me) and grabbed some more of the Gütermann thread. Let me tell you, my machine was SO much happier last night. The Coats & Clark that I had in there, I threw out. I am definatley going to have to find the Aurifil or King Tut brands and try them!!! Thank you all so much!!! :) Great to know what a lot of people use. :)

I prefer Aurifil and also use Mettler.