Right thread for piecing
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I use Connecting Threads Essentials thread, the price and amount of thread is a great deal, it's a little linty but I just clean my bobbin case every 2 bobbins. For FMQ, I use Metro machine embroidery thread (http://www.metroemb.com/store/), I get the 5000 meters spools, they have excellent service and prices.
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The brand doesn't matter that much, it's the size. I use thin thread for piecing. No bigger then 50wt 2 ply and a thinner thread in the bobbin, no bigger then 60wt. If you use Connecting Threads cotton top and bottom the seam is thick. If I use a 50wt 3 ply for the top I use a 70 wt for the bobbin. Connecting Threads' Pro is 70wt, the Essential is 50wt 3 ply.
Remember the higher the wt. the thinner the size.
Mettler is not silk wrapped just silk finished.
There is a lot to learn about thread and the best place is at Superior thread website. Superior thread is very good thread.
Remember the higher the wt. the thinner the size.
Mettler is not silk wrapped just silk finished.
There is a lot to learn about thread and the best place is at Superior thread website. Superior thread is very good thread.
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I keep going back to Coats & Clark. Used it for years. Have used others and just keep going back. When I went to our quilt show here couple weeks ago. I asked a few quilters I knew and they all used C&C. They all placed with ribbons for their work. One was hand quilted the others machine. I'm surprised about how much lint I "don't" have to clean out.
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Coats and Clark when compared to other brands cost more per yard. You are not getting very much yardage per spool for the price. I think the lower cost per spool gets the buyer's attention. It's available in more stores then other threads and Walmart has the old style of C&C. JoAnns has the new style of C&C.
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