Thread...do you prefer 100% cotton, or polyester?

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07-12-2011, 05:32 AM

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lynndianne

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Thanks Gran of 6....I'll check that site out.

Lynn

07-12-2011, 06:22 AM

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mhansen6

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http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...ead-story.html

Leah Day is a fabulous free motion quilter and she uses Isacord polyester thread for FMG. She uses cotton thread for piecing.
Visit her website and she tells you all about it.

07-12-2011, 06:42 AM

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llcathey

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Aurfil is what I use, hardly any lint at all in the bobbin section which is super nice

07-12-2011, 06:46 AM

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lynndianne

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I will probably be on the createforless site for the rest of the day. So many things to look at.

Lynn :thumbup:

07-12-2011, 07:14 AM

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Buckeye Rose

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This is exactly why I love this board....everyone will tell you there own opinion and why.....I get so many great suggestions and ideas.

07-12-2011, 07:32 AM

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Jshep

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I purchased some invisible thread, but everytime I thread my machine with it, it breaks. Does anyone know why?

Judy

07-12-2011, 08:07 AM

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JoAnnGC

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I use Connecting Threads Essential Cotton Thread. It works well for me, is not too linty, comes in gorgeous colors and is very inexpensive, especially now since it's on sale!

07-12-2011, 08:21 AM

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roselady

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I prefer cotton, the better cottons. I like connecting threads thread, I don't find it very linty, though others have said it is. The only thread I have noticed alot of lint with is Valdani, and it is one of the most expensive threads out there! My machine sews perfect with any thread I put in it so that is not a problem.

07-12-2011, 08:47 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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I've always used poly for clothes and still have a lot to use up. I've been using cotton since joining QB and I love it (cotton and QB). I won't throw out my poly but as I replace it I buy cotton - but only good non-linty brands. I love Aurifil for piecing and bobbin and King Tut by Superior for FMQ top thread.

07-12-2011, 09:30 AM

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BellaBoo

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If you order Aurifil directly from Italy you save over 1/2 of what it costs to buy from shops including the shipping cost. I won't buy it at the price the dealers are selling it for. Also Aurifil is a brand name only. From what I have researched, the thread is Genziana Cotton Mako 50wt from Cucirini Tre Stelle. I have several 6000 yard spools of it bought online from Italy as well as the Aurifil name. A good online Italian thread shop is: http://www.tristan.bc.ca/index.html