#1piecemaker

That is what I use!! Love it!

dunster

Although most quilters think of Aurifil cotton, Aurifil also shows a poly thread for longarms on their web site. That is probably what Dee was referring to.

I use a lot of MetroEmb thread, because I like the sheen on most quilts. However, if you want a matte finish, Connecting Threads has poly cones meant for longarm sewing. I have used CT cotton, but I really prefer the poly threads in the longarm. I purchased several sets of the CT cotton spools years ago when they were on sale, and I hope I'll eventually use them. For piecing I've turned to mostly BottomLine.

Farm Quilter

My favorite LA thread is Sew Fine #50 from Superior. Yeah, a bit spendy, but the results are so worth it for me! I only use cones on my Innova, but I do have a special pin for spools of thread. Remember, cones and spools are wound differently to come off the cone/spool - cone needs to be upright and spools need to be horizontal. I have found that you get what you pay for with thread and would rather spend a little more on thread to quilt my quilts with! Heck, with how much $$$ I have invested in every quilt, I'm not going to skimp on thread!

cindi

I've used CT threads for years without any problems. I just clean out my bobbin area between each bobbin.

kathymarie

My Avante and I LOVE Glide thread......(it doesn't seem to like So Fine---and I just bought several cones!!!!). Krafty14, where do you find Glide cones for $7? I pay much more from Quilted Joy....none of my lqs carry it. PM if you don't mind.

hcarpanini

My three HQ machines have been able to use this thread, and just about any thread. My favorite is Glide.

quiltingshorttimer

I really like SoFine #50 by Superior--it's not a cotton thread, but really buries nicely and just shows lots of texture. I do like the Glide thread when I want more contrast--I find that I must use a cone net to keep the tension even when I use it. If I'm doing micro quilting I really like Magna Glide pre-wound bobbins--you can get so much quilting done on them!

I've used CT threads on my DSM and find them very linty so don't use on long arm. I do sometimes use YLI or Superior cotton (King Tut) but again more linty. If you are wanting a matte finish and less expensive, you might want to try PermaCore--it's poly but looks more like a cotton, very nice finish and not as expensive. I always buy cones as it's cheaper in the long run.(unless it's a weird, one time only color!)

Snooze2978

I use their threads all the time. I have every color they offer too. I use their cotton and polyesters. The polyesters are definitely stronger than the cottons so rarely ever break during quilting. I use them on my Innova with robotics. I wind my own bobbins using the same threads too. Have never had an issue with any of them. I also use both their larger cones for colors I use a lot as well as their smaller spools. All fit my thread stand.