weight of thread
 

What is the weight of the thread that you use to sew your blocks together?

I use 40wt most of the time. My machine seems to like that weight best. I can quilt with a 30wt if I want some texture. My machine really has some problems most 50wt threads. Most quilters have a large stash of fabric. I have my share but in addition I am a thread snob. lol

what thread do you prefer.

For piecing I often use Bottomline (60wt) in the bobbin and in the top. I like a thin thread that doesn't take up much space.

I use 50wt Aurifil which is a 2 ply, so thinner than most 50wt, but not quite as thin as a 60wt. I have used Mettler 60wt as well ... in fact just picked up 4 large cones of Bottom Line 60wt in my "piecing colors" but I haven't put them on the machine yet. I got them at a going out of business sale and couldn't resist the price of $4.00/ea for large cones.

My favorite is Aurifil 50wt 2-ply. Have also used polyester 60wt for piecing and like that also. These are both finer threads that create more accurate seam allowances for me.

Ditto for me. I tend to make quilts with very small pieces and I like to be very accurate. A finer thread helps.

I'm using Aurifil 50wt 2 ply right now because I have a lot to use up. It's good thread but no better then other good threads I have to use up. I have too much thread.

I'm using Gutermann 50wt cotton thread for piecing. No problems so far on my Janome machine.

50-60wt most of the time- I also like using Aurafil thread, but have many others too- when hand piecing I use 100wt silk. I also use 100wt silk for applique.