Thread cone question - sorry was in wrong topic before
#22
my janome dealer, told us during a class, that the best thread for quilting is superior threads, if you want a professional looking finish. The king tut egyptian cotton for quilting, and the Bottom Line for bobbins. I use a cheaper thread, polyester, for piecing. The superior is suppose to have virtually no lint. I just bought some, and haven't used it yet for quilting. I am going to though, soon. I have one top, ready to quilt.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/?gcli...FeR65QodeXsRTA
http://www.superiorthreads.com/?gcli...FeR65QodeXsRTA
#23
I bought the cheaper lightweight cone holder at JoAnn's and really did not like it. It would bend and move and jerk the thread--seemed to throw off the tension. I would really suggest getting one of the heavier ones with the weighted bottom--I can't remember if I bought it from Connecting Threads or Clotilde. But I love it! I used the "put it in a cup" method, too, and that works too.
#24
I have been using the large cones on my sm for a long time. I place it in a large travel mug, { or like the ones you get at hospitals} and place it behind my sm on the table.
You thread your sm the same way. It works great.
You thread your sm the same way. It works great.
#26
Making a cone thread holder is simple. For the weighted bottom, check thrift stores for a super cheap deal on a table lamp, most of them have a weighted base that you could use. Or you might ask at lamp shops that have lamp parts or do repairs.
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Masterpiece, a Superior Threads product, or Aurfil (not from Superior Threads and probably misspelt) if you want cotton
Bottom Line is what I use; it's a very thin poly - bobbin lasts forever.
My Bernina takes it top and bobbin
http://www.superiorthreads.com
Bottom Line is what I use; it's a very thin poly - bobbin lasts forever.
My Bernina takes it top and bobbin
http://www.superiorthreads.com
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