I am far from a purist. I use cotton for my quilts, but will use a blend if the color works. I prefer quilt store fabric, but will buy from the infamous JA or HL if they have what I want. The quilt I'm finishing now has some JA fabric and it is terrible, but the color/print is good. For thread I will use anything that doesn't break except the new C & C - my only spool is stiff and odd feeling. Connecting Threads is linty, but usable. My favorite that is readily available to me is Superior Masterpiece. I have quilted my last two quilts with Hobby Lobby's better cotton variegated and it has been nice to work with.
Instructors; I've only had one - an hour and half long FMQ class. The instructor was adamant that you never cross a line of stitching. I break that rule all the time making loops, so I am definitely not a purist in my FMQ.
Last edited by Irishrose2; 07-17-2020 at 07:02 PM.