quilting thread?
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I use an assortment of thread but usually I use Glide thread. I have the least problems with it. I use matching color bobbin thread. Having the same color bobbin and top thread solves a lot of visual oops.
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The only thread my machine will not use is Coats and Clark Dual Duty. Anything else goes. I generally use the same thread for piecing as for quilting - a 50/3 cotton. Right now I still have a boat-load of Connecting Threads cotton thread. I use the neutrals for piecing and the colors for quilting.
When I get more daring, I have some 40 wt polyester for quilting.
Many of the teachers swear by Superior Threads Bottom Line and So Fine for the bobbin and I am going to test that out.
When I get more daring, I have some 40 wt polyester for quilting.
Many of the teachers swear by Superior Threads Bottom Line and So Fine for the bobbin and I am going to test that out.
#7
I have a longarm now, but I used various types of thread in my Bernina, even the linty Coats & Clark. I also used water soluble thread on occasion (to baste the layers together), as well as rayon monofilament. The only one that I had a lot of trouble with was nylon monofilament.
#8
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My machine appears to be not at all picky as to what thread I use, which is convenient! (Though I haven't tried metallics in it yet)
If I want my stitches to really show up, I use Connecting Threads. Their thread is thicker so it shows up well, and it's so inexpensive that I have (literally) bought a spool in every color they offer so I have lots of options.
If I want my stitches to hide or blend in more, I use Presencia or Aurifil, whichever I have the closest color in. Those are thinner threads so they "vanish" more.
If I want my stitches to really show up, I use Connecting Threads. Their thread is thicker so it shows up well, and it's so inexpensive that I have (literally) bought a spool in every color they offer so I have lots of options.
If I want my stitches to hide or blend in more, I use Presencia or Aurifil, whichever I have the closest color in. Those are thinner threads so they "vanish" more.
#10
My two machines I use all the time will use any thread. I have Coats and Clark and Connecting threads and I usually pick a color to use with the top. Most often on scrappy quilts I use off white.
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