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11-02-2019, 03:52 AM

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lindaschipper

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While I don't use So Fine thread...I do use Aurifil, Craftsy, and Connecting Threads large quilting spools. I use it for piecing also. I mean why not??

11-02-2019, 10:55 AM

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bneuen

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I love the sew fine for piecing and fmq. Use 50 wt.

11-02-2019, 11:35 AM

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PamelaOry

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I’ve just been winding bobbins from the same thread I’m using on top, usually aurifil 50wt. Is that bad? For piecing should I be using a dedicated bobbin thread?

11-02-2019, 11:48 AM

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feline fanatic

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Originally Posted by PamelaOry

I’ve just been winding bobbins from the same thread I’m using on top, usually aurifil 50wt. Is that bad? For piecing should I be using a dedicated bobbin thread?

No it isn't bad. I primarily use the bottom line because it is less expensive than aurifil (which I use in the top), poly threads don't make near as much lint as cotton and I can get a lot of thread on the bobbin.

11-02-2019, 12:01 PM

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themachinelady

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Iceblossom: I use the Superior sew fine 50 wgt in my Handiquilter Avante and it does not have the lint I have found other threads to have. When I bought my machine (used) the lady that had it said that is what she used and cleaned her bobbin case with an oiled rag each bobbin change and had not had a problem. I would like to find a source for the thread locally, but no one has it in my area, so have ordered from Redrock Thread (think that is the name). It was the cheapest place on line that I found.

11-03-2019, 09:20 AM

#16

rilene

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I use SewFine 50 wt for piecing and for quilting. No problem with melting under a hot iron. I wind my bobbins with it. It works great in my Janome.

11-03-2019, 10:17 AM

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Peckish

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Originally Posted by Iceblossom

I have this thing... I refuse to sign up for sites first. I've refused to join Pinterest because they want my information before they let me look. Won't do Zulily for the same reason, they make me want to look but I don't wish to risk my on-line security just to find out I don't like their postage or return policy or whatever. Going through the manufacturer, I must create an account for them before I get pricing information. Well, I don't want them to have my personal contact information if I don't make an order, so I'm not going that way and I guess I'm at a crossroads.

Iceblossom, I feel the exact same way. Sometimes, however, you can get access to the site by giving them a fake email address. You don't necessarily have to use yours. I got a good laugh from one website, they required an email address. I was in quite a black mood that day, so I entered a fake one with an attitude. . The website said "Welcome back" which meant I was not the first person to enter that email! I laughed so hard I cried.

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Originally Posted by feline fanatic

I primarily use the bottom line because it is less expensive than aurifil (which I use in the top), poly threads don't make near as much lint as cotton and I can get a lot of thread on the bobbin.

What she said. I love BL.

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11-03-2019, 10:46 AM

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quiltingshorttimer

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big SoFine fan here, although I'll use Permacore, Glide and Fantistico or Magnifico also on the long arm. Plus MicroQuilter and Superior BottomLine,too. I generally buy cones, so when a cone gets very low I'll take to the domestic machine and use there.

11-03-2019, 01:35 PM

#19

aborning

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Originally Posted by themachinelady

I recently started using SoFine thread on my APQS longarm. I absolutely love it! I first bought it at the MN State Quilt Show in Rochestor in June. I now buy it from Kingsman Supply. That is the cheapest place I have found it online. I also order my rolls of batting from them. I do not use it in my DSM, mainly because of cost. I use the Poyestor cones from Connecting Threads for my DSM. I can also use that thread on my APQS longarm with no problems.

11-03-2019, 05:25 PM

#20

Rhonda Lee

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Recently I attended classes from Renae Haddadin regarding longarming. We had a good hour of training learning about the importance of thread. A real eye opener for me. Then we proceeded to the machines and used a verity of threads and weights to see what the outcome would be. Superior thread was great along with so fine in the bobbin. Also Innovatech had good results. She uses polyester instead of cotton. I have always used cotton so I'm trying some polyester threads too. Always learning.