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Old 09-25-2011, 10:54 AM
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Either Coats and Clark on my vintage machines or Aurafil on my thread snob Janome 6500.
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:55 AM
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I ONLY try to use Prensencia....for piecing I buy the large cone in a 60 wt (thin but very strong and you get a true 1/4 in. seam).
For quilting I use their 50 wt. This thread has the LEAST amount of lint than any other thread, and is ALSO very strong since it is a triple ply .It is also not that expensive.....especially is you buy the cone!!
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:42 AM
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I love Gutterman, have always used it, can't use cheap thread. I thing I will try and use Aurifil, everyone talks about it on here. But joann puts gutterman on sale all the time and i stock up.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:51 AM
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I'm afraid the quilt police will be at my door too as I also use Serger thread. I've never had a problem with it.
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Old 09-25-2011, 12:27 PM
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My sewing machines only use Gutterman.
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:56 PM
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My Janome isn't such a picky eater and I've had no trouble with any thread. As someone else said, if it doesn't last 100 years, what do I care? I, and the people I'm making quilts for, won't be around. I have a 100 year old log cabin quilt and the fabric is wearing but not the thread.
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Old 09-25-2011, 01:57 PM
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I use C&C for piecing and general alterations....King Tut and Aurifil in my long arm. Don't like Guterman but no particular reason; also use Mettler in my embroidery
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Quilt Police are probably gonna be knocking at my door as soon as I post this, but, I use Serger thread. Comes in a large, very inexpensive spool. So far my work is holding up. Maybe not for 100 years, but I'll be dead by then and won't care! Just my way of keeping my costs down.


I do too. Sometimes I even use left over thread on older spools so that I can pitch the spools. I really don't care what color it is as it doesn't show anyway. Just hate to see anything go to waste. As long as it's good, why not?
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:06 PM
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Aurifil and my older mechanicals do fine with Gutterman.
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pcq42
I use Coats and Clarks wondering if there is something better but not too expensive?
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Actually I am trying to use up all of my garment-sewing threads that I have around, which is a lot. If it's something lightcolored, I use ecru or white. I've used C & C , mostly, but I do have some of the "better" threads from my heirloom sewing that I use also. Even my oldest quilts from the beginning days are still going strong, though some a bit faded.
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