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    Old 12-27-2009, 02:52 AM
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    I like yli-thread for quilting, for patching I use everything thats on sale.
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    Old 12-27-2009, 03:51 AM
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    For piecing and/or sewing I use Gutterman and wait until Joann's has there 50% off to buy it. A lot of people like Connecting Threads thread and I bought a box of that in assorted colors. My machine does not like that thread so I have given up using it. When I embroider I buy Janome thread from my dealer.
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    Old 12-27-2009, 04:26 AM
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    I use the coats and clark mainly cause I can get it at Wal-mart..I don't live close to a fabric store so I have to get what I can find...I have a question on the subject of thread? What do you use when you are doing a hand embroidery quilt...? I have been just using regular DMC thread..but before I get too far on it just wanted to know if that is ok?
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    Old 12-27-2009, 05:44 AM
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    I'm a Gutermann girl. Or should I say my machine is a Gutermann gal? No other thread keeps my machine happy. If lint is an issue--stick to polyester. The one who sold me my Babylock said she won't let cotton threads on her machines when folks come for classes--too linty.
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    Old 12-27-2009, 07:05 AM
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    i've used coats and clark for years and years. i've never had trouble with it
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    Old 12-27-2009, 07:20 AM
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    I have been using the Connecting Threads thread for piecing and on the quilting machine and I have had no problems with it...
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    Old 12-27-2009, 07:25 AM
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    I was taught to use cotton thread on cotton fabric.
    It's getting harder and harder to find around here!
    I bought some Mettler mercerized cotton. It works fine in my machine, but seems quite thick.
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    Old 12-27-2009, 07:36 AM
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    I use Coats & Clark thread consistently. I have tried the better threads but my machine doesn't seem to appreciate them.
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    Old 12-27-2009, 09:11 AM
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    I have hand quilted several items with the Mettler and I really like it. But I was also wondering what other people use for hand quilting? It seems to me that it is hard to find thread that is specifically for hand quilting...just curious :?:
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    Old 12-27-2009, 09:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by Candela59
    I have hand quilted several items with the Mettler and I really like it. But I was also wondering what other people use for hand quilting? It seems to me that it is hard to find thread that is specifically for hand quilting...just curious :?:
    My LQS carries YLI made specifically for hand quilting -- it's just lovely to use. The only problem is they only carry it in white or off white. I guess I'll have to see if anyone else carries different colors... :D
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