What is Bottom Line thread for and what is it made from? Do you like it?

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11-25-2012, 06:19 PM

#21

LoisM

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Originally Posted by Prism99

I got the Thread Therapy DVD from Superior recently, and Dr. Bob does give that ironing caution about Bottom Line on the DVD. Incidentally, this DVD is free from the website, just pay about $4 for shipping, until December 11th. It's really worth it; lots of good information in it. Here is a link to the special offer:
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...hread-Seminar/

Thanks for the link, Prisma. I just ordered the free DVD. I've watched a few of Bob's youtube vids and I think it will be nice to have it on DVD.

11-25-2012, 09:36 PM

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Silver Needle

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I use their Masterpiece thread for piecing an top and bobbin. And I use Bottom Line in my bobbins on my long arm and in both when doing SID.

11-26-2012, 04:07 AM

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Todie's Mom

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I received my DVD and viewed it today. It is really SUPERIOR information. Bob defines the uses of each weight and why. He also explains why topstitch titanium coated is a superior needle. I have used them and agree. They last much longer and are well worth the $1 extra price for 4. They also will bend instead of breaking which keeps them from going into your machine if you have a mishap.

11-26-2012, 04:09 AM

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MamaHen

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I use Bottom Line in bobbin when piecing, in bobbin in Longarm and even as a top thread in both when I want to use a finer thread. It has never MELTED when I use a hot iron. I even mix the thread sizes & types of thread in my machine, but always use Bottom Line. I have even used Superiors "So Fine" in the bobbin and it works great too!

11-26-2012, 04:15 AM

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Happy Tails

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I really hate to sound dumb, but when you say bottom line thread, are you referring to the prewound bobbins?

11-26-2012, 05:37 AM

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gollytwo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Tails

I really hate to sound dumb, but when you say bottom line thread, are you referring to the prewound bobbins?

Bottom Line is a 60 wt poly thread from Superior Threads. It comes in spools, cones and pre-wound bobbins.

11-26-2012, 06:00 AM

#27

GemState

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I use it in my bobbin for FMQ. I just blends into the background fabric so beautifully.

11-26-2012, 06:01 AM

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GemState

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Originally Posted by GemState

I use it in my bobbin for FMQ. I just blends into the background fabric so beautifully.

Sorry, I meant to say BACKING FABRIC.

11-26-2012, 06:19 AM

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An Arm Long

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I use it with King Tut on the top for quilting on my longarm.

11-26-2012, 06:54 AM

#30

carslo

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I just pushed my like

button for this comment. I, too, have been sewing since the 70s and mixing top and bottom threads with no problems with wear and tear - only problem I ever had was using 100 % cotton thread on top and bottom and the quilt is giving way in places after 8 years of use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gollytwo

It is old, outdated quilting lore that top and bottom threads must be the same.
I've been quilting for 30+ years, often using different threads, quilts have been well used and washed alot - no problems.
We really need to put to rest a lot of the old rules.