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gollytwo 03-04-2011 04:07 AM

[quote=DogHouseMom] The only thing I have noticed about thread is that my Janome doesn't like different thread top and bottom. Other than that ... I need to pay more attention.


My Janomes - Gold and Platinum will take Bottom Line in the bobbin (I buy Superior Threads prewound) but not as the top thread. I use Aurifil 50wt or Masterpiece 50wt as top thread.
Whereas, my Bernina takes BL top and bobbin.

ibequilting1 03-04-2011 04:15 AM

None of my machines like Coats and Clark. I use Gutermann and Auriful.

tryitall 03-04-2011 08:05 AM

I prefer gutermann too

jpthequilter 03-04-2011 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by Darlene
What brand of thread do you use when making blocks with white thread? I tried using Dual Duty white all purpose and it pulls up from the bottom bobbin If I use a different color in the top it still pulls up tightly. I also have adjusted the tension and it doesn't help. I have been using light brown for both top and bottom thread and no problems at all and it is Dual Duty also.


I think I read that Coats and Clark recently changed the place their thread was made...

Try 100% cotton. There is a thread called MACHINE QUILTING Use the same "name" on both top and bottom.
I use it for sewing blocks together, everything.

um...maybe your problem is the thread has to go through packed fuzz changing the actual tension.

Clean the fuzz out of your bobbin. Take the case out and go behind it, also take the big plate off. Clean the felted fuzz that lodges around the teeth too. You will likely find more fuzz than you think you willl

jpthequilter 03-04-2011 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by Darlene
What brand of thread do you use when making blocks with white thread? I tried using Dual Duty white all purpose and it pulls up from the bottom bobbin If I use a different color in the top it still pulls up tightly. I also have adjusted the tension and it doesn't help. I have been using light brown for both top and bottom thread and no problems at all and it is Dual Duty also.


I think I read that Coats and Clark recently changed the place their thread was made...

Try 100% cotton. There is a thread called MACHINE QUILTING Use the same "name" on both top and bottom.
I use it for sewing blocks together, everything.

um...maybe your problem is the thread has to go through packed fuzz changing the actual tension.

Clean the fuzz out of your bobbin. Take the case out and go behind it, also take the big plate off. Clean the felted fuzz that lodges around the teeth too. You will likely find more fuzz than you think you willl

grammysharon 03-04-2011 10:25 PM

I think Gutermann is one of the best threads around. :-D


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