What thread do you use?
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I'm just wondering what kind of thread everyone uses and which seems to have the least lint. I've been using Gutterman and Coats and they leave quite a lot of lint in the bobbin case area so I have to clean often. This wasn't a problem with my old Kenmore, which wasn't computerized. But I recently got a new sewing machine--a Husqvarna Designer 870--and it seems to be very sensitive to lint. The machine stops and I get a message on the screen to clean the bobbin area. Is this common to computerized machines? In any case, I'd appreciate some suggestions about what kind of threads you all use.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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I have found Aurifil leaves the least amount of lint, after being disappointed in Sulky and Gutterman (and less expensive names too(. I used blue Aurifil for my last quilt and there was no more than a tiny tint of blue when the top was done. It is two strand Egyptian cotton and it does cost more but my sewing machine loves it, I don't have nearly the troubles I did before I found Aurifil.
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Originally Posted by Elizabeth A.
I have found Aurifil leaves the least amount of lint, after being disappointed in Sulky and Gutterman (and less expensive names too(. I used blue Aurifil for my last quilt and there was no more than a tiny tint of blue when the top was done. It is two strand Egyptian cotton and it does cost more but my sewing machine loves it, I don't have nearly the troubles I did before I found Aurifil.
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Kinkajou is that lovely new white kitten yours?
I've been getting my Aurifil when I buy fabric at www.desperatequilters.com, I've found lower prices but it works out better for me to get it from them because I can order fabric at the same time (and their fabrics are name brand for less money than the other places I've checked, and I did the Fab Shop Hop so I checked a lot!)
I've been getting my Aurifil when I buy fabric at www.desperatequilters.com, I've found lower prices but it works out better for me to get it from them because I can order fabric at the same time (and their fabrics are name brand for less money than the other places I've checked, and I did the Fab Shop Hop so I checked a lot!)
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I ordered some Aurifil and used some tonight. It works nicely, but I have problems with it spinning too much because the hole is much larger than the hold on the Coates threads. Any thoughts?
I also ordered some in varigated and I can't wait to use it. I have been trying to think of a small quilt I can make just to try it out!
I also ordered some in varigated and I can't wait to use it. I have been trying to think of a small quilt I can make just to try it out!
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