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#51
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Ok now what do I do with those giant 100% cotton spools I just bought? What a great tip. My machine has to be cleaned all the time then I have trouble getting the bobbin case back in right. Why didn't the sewing machine people tell us this ???
I just love all these tips
I just love all these tips
#52
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Location: Richmond, Va
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Originally Posted by martha jo
Better quality cotton thread does not make much or any lint. Polyester thread is like a knife to the fabric if the quilt is small pieces and you sit on it on a bed. It will wear. Cotton top quality for me.
#53
I've used poly thread for many years and have not had a problem. After joining this board I decided to try the cotton thread since I have started doing FMQ. I have a lot of lint build-up with the cotten but I do clean my machine after every quilt so it isn't a problem.
#55
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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I just bought my viking mega quilter this past year and was told the viking rep said the best thread to use that will cause the least breakage, etc is the aurofil. it comes in a variety of colors even though when I'm piecing I normally just use the neutral (suggested by all of the teachers that I've had) It is agreat thread; only two strands which gives me more of accurate seam allowance which is importand when you are doing small blocks. I just took a class with Normal Campbell and she also says use cotton, neutral color and we were doing 14 shades of blue, red and white. It looks great.
#56
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This isn't with all machines. I'd go ahead and use the thread you have. After taking countless classes and going to different quilt shows you will always have a debate as to which thread to use. it is as debatable as which machine is the best. I was told to use the type of thread that is the same as you fabric. My machine is only a year old and both sew great with cotton. The viking recommends aurofil and I have no problem with breakage. I keep a small paint brush handy and clean my machine often; no matter what thread I use.
#57
I agree that everyone has their own favorite thread and a good reason for using it. I always use Gutermann cotton thread and do not have any problems with breakage when using it on my new machines or my Featherweights, and yes I clean the lint deposits out of the bobbin areas quite often, which I would probably do anyway. Gutermann thread was recommended by the teacher(a Bernina dealer) at a beginning quilting class I took when I first started quilting.
#58
I have a Viking 400 which I've had about 12 years. They recommended I use Gutermann 100% polyester with it which I have always done. It works like a charm for me but I realize others may have a different favorite thread. That's what makes the world go round.
#59
Originally Posted by f rogers
I use nothing but cotton and I don't seem to have amy problem. i would think cotton would go with cotton. i was told once that some polyesters can cut the fabric.
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