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02-03-2012, 03:03 PM

#21

virtualbernie

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Originally Posted by feline fanatic

I can't speak for virtual beanie but I do use Isacord Polyester Embroidery thread for quilting on my Innova Longarm and it is wonderful thread for quilting. I am sure it would work equally well for quilting on a DSM. I would not recommend using it for piecing. It is a 40wt thread so too heavy for piecing.

I've been piecing with it and it's not too thick/heavy. I also use Aurifil but I haven't tried to fm with it and it is a 50 wt thread. If you find you are having problems with your 1/4" seams then switch but so far I haven't had a problem.

02-03-2012, 03:22 PM

#22

virtualbernie

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Originally Posted by virtualbernie

I need to explain this statement better

I just started using Isacord and it IS wonderful for fmq. I normally use Aurifil for piecing but I forgot to change out the thread when I started a new project and haven't had a problem with my 1/4" seams. That being said, I do recommend a thinner 50 wt thread. Funny, I didn't even realize I was using the thicker thread until Feline Fanatic pointed it out

02-03-2012, 03:26 PM

#23

Grace creates

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Good Luck and I know it can be frustrating when trying to FMQ and things are not working as they should. If you tried everything and still no good luck bring the machine in for service.