Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are set for ?
05-24-2011, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nangars
Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are pre-set for Polyester thread?
05-24-2011, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nangars
Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are pre-set for Polyester thread? This is the tension on your machines, and that is an important thing.
I was told yesterday that it is okay to use Polyester thread for your quilts. If you use cotton thread it makes more lint in your sewing machine and you have to keep it clean around to bobbins area because of that. This info was given to me by a teacher that has been quilting for 37 years and I would said that she knows what she is talking about. She also works in a high end quilt shop, and goes to all of the Quilt shows and talks with the people who make the sewing machines.
The older machines that are not as fancy as the newer ones are not set the same. But one note I will say I notice how much lint builds up and I quick that happens.
I was told yesterday that it is okay to use Polyester thread for your quilts. If you use cotton thread it makes more lint in your sewing machine and you have to keep it clean around to bobbins area because of that. This info was given to me by a teacher that has been quilting for 37 years and I would said that she knows what she is talking about. She also works in a high end quilt shop, and goes to all of the Quilt shows and talks with the people who make the sewing machines.
The older machines that are not as fancy as the newer ones are not set the same. But one note I will say I notice how much lint builds up and I quick that happens.
05-24-2011, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
It's one of the discussions that will probably never end ... everyone has their own thoughts and reasons as to which is right.
And I've come to believe ... they are all right!
And I've come to believe ... they are all right!
I always prewash to remove chemicals and I always use 100% cotton thread...
05-24-2011, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Pickles
Thanks for the tip, I have always used what ever I have , and I to use the cheapest cone threads and have never had any breaking are problems with my threads. So I go with the
ideal [ why waste money on all cotton ], when poly cotton are any blends works just fine. :-D
ideal [ why waste money on all cotton ], when poly cotton are any blends works just fine. :-D
05-24-2011, 07:42 AM
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this is the same thing that I read this morning from Colitiers. if you use poly on cotton it will end up cutting thru the fabric. they say you should match the type of thread w/the type of fabric; use cotton w/cotton, and so forth. for quilting, especially when the 1/4 in is important I use auraphil (I'm sure I spelled it wrong) it's makes alot of difference and I never have a problem with it breaking. If the 1/4 in isn't as important and the item is made from a lesser quality of fabric or flannel then I use up what ever the thread is that I have on hand before I found out about aurophil. I want most of the things to last for my kids so I use a good quality thread for that. All of the shops around here recommend this thread and so does Viking for the Mega Quilter.
05-24-2011, 08:08 AM
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When I go to quilt shows I will try and talk to as many of the quilters I can that have a quilt in the show. Most are not known but excellent quilters. I ask them where they buy their fabric, what kind of batting they like, which thread do they piece/applique/quilt with and what needles they like best even to the scissors they use. Not as many as you think use all cotton anything or buy the most advertised products. (unless the product is sponsoring them)
05-24-2011, 10:54 AM
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I use 100% cotton and have had no problems. I use it on both my Babylocks and my Singer featherweight. If you are having problem with thread breakage (poly or cotton) check your needle size. Different weights of thread need different sizes of needles.
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