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    Old 05-23-2011, 01:22 PM
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    I have a huge spool of 50 wt, 100% Egyptian cotton thread that was recommended to me for FMQ. I've used it for that but still have lots of it. Would you use this for piecing a quilt top together?
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    Old 05-23-2011, 01:43 PM
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    Sure. That's how Connecting Threads advertises their thread.
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    Old 05-23-2011, 01:48 PM
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    I do and so far no problems, knock on wood.
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    Old 05-23-2011, 02:05 PM
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    As long as your machine agrees, go for it! Mine can be tempermental with some kinds of thread (like connecting threads brand). But she LOVES Aurifil, Wonderfil, Gutterman, YLI.
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    Old 05-23-2011, 02:06 PM
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    Yep, I use the same for quilting as well as piecing.
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    Old 05-23-2011, 02:24 PM
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    I use it for piecing and FMQ - works very well on my machines. (Viking Rose, Featherweight, and White Quilter)
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    Old 05-23-2011, 02:33 PM
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    As you wish! :-)
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    Old 05-23-2011, 02:35 PM
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    Should be fine but I would suggest the perfect 1/4" seam test with 3 strips
    of fabric. You might need to adjust your needle position slightly to accommodate for the thickness.
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    Old 05-23-2011, 03:02 PM
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    easypeezy has good info!
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    Old 05-23-2011, 03:09 PM
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    I would use it for both :D:D:D
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