What thread do you use
 

What thread do you use piecing Quilt blocks?

Precencia, Mettler, Aurifil. Sometime Gutterman. All 50 wt.

sandy

Only Aurifil. It's the only thread that I can get that elusive scant quarter inch seam allowance.

I use C & C. Never Had a problem.

Whatever is the closest color match to what I am working on at the time. Or the least offensive color. No brand preferences here and no issues with any brands.

I use 50 or 60 weight for piecing-Precencia or Aurifil. I usually buy and use the cones because they are less expensive-especially on sale. However, I have another confession to make. I am not one to have a bobbin to match lots of different colors. So, I run out partial bobbins to piece-no one will ever know (you are the only one I have told). I do have a large assortment of threads because they each have special uses. My BERNINA machines like them all. I most often use the above mentioned threads in the bobbin no matter what I am using on the surface.

I've mostly used Aurafil lately and really like it. But in the past I've used anything and everything I had on hand and would work colorwise. I'm definitely not a thread snob! lol

I use mostly C&C and Connecting Threads essential cotton.

Cari

It depends on what type of quilt I'm making. If it's one with lots of matching seams, points, triangle units etc. then I generally will use aurifil 50 wt 2ply since that gives me a more accurate quarter inch seam than other thicker threads.

If it's an improvisational piece, I tend to use whatever works with the fabrics I'm using and I don't worry about getting a precise seam allowance since it's not necessary.

Rob