What thread do you use for the piecing?

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11-04-2013, 11:20 AM

#61

Shorebird

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I use Aurifil exclusively for piecing. It is thinner so seams lay flatter, and it has very little lint - and lint is a major issue for my computerized machines....

11-04-2013, 11:44 AM

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Jim's Gem

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

I go with color first but my favourite is Aurifil.

same here Aurifil all the way

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11-04-2013, 01:08 PM

#63

SueSew

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I vote for Aurfil as my favorite 'high-end' thread for machine piecing. it stays in place and doesn't unravel at the ends by the time you go to join into blocks and rows. And I quilt with it too - so pretty!

But I have learned to use So-Fine and Bottom Line without the unraveling and - other than being hard to pick out stitches when I have to undo something

it is a nice flat seam.

Don't tell the QP I am using poly on cotton pieces LOL

11-04-2013, 01:32 PM

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mjhaess

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I use Mettler thread mostly. I have bought from connecting /thread s and it is nice thread, but my machines seem to hate it.

11-07-2013, 04:04 AM

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jeaninmaine

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Originally Posted by linhawk

Coats and Clark Dual Duty XP
Works for me

Works for me too. I use a 401a for piecing and it seems to like it. It's what I was taught to quilt with back in the 70's and I've had no problems..

11-07-2013, 07:38 PM

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tate_elliott

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

I use Coats & Clark cotton covered polyester Dual Duty - - -GASP - HORRORS!

Bearisgray, you made me laugh out loud! I share your shame. I have a Singer 500 and C&C is all I use. Of course, back when my Rocketeer was made, that's what everyone used.

If I'm sewing through different colors, or I don't have a matching color, I use gray.

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