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02-19-2011, 06:37 PM

#71

Gramily

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Cheap thread can really screw up your sewing machine. I think you get what you pay for.

02-19-2011, 06:38 PM

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Gramily

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Cheap thread can really screw up your sewing machine. I think you get what you pay for.

02-19-2011, 06:58 PM

#73

Rose Keller

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I have not had good luck quilting with cheap thread. I use Gutterman and thread from Superior Threads.

02-19-2011, 08:34 PM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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Be careful of cheap thread...it can be brittle and break, especially if it is not 3 ply long staple thread. It can also be lint-y and make the inside of your machine a mess. Remember that adage: You get what you pay for! If you make a beautiful quilt but it pulls apart at the seams later, you'll hate yourself for not buying good thread. Why scrimp on thread when you have already spent a lot on fabric? Another adage: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link (i.e. the thread!).

02-19-2011, 08:41 PM

#75

heather1949

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I also use Guiterman Thread and I never have any trouble with it.

02-19-2011, 09:00 PM

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Shermy

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I was always taught that if you sew with a good quality cotton fabric, you should use a good quality cotton thread also.

02-19-2011, 09:54 PM

#77

Kieta

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i have been using Guitterman and had decent results with it. just tried connecting threads stuff today and really like it. actually think it looks better than the guitterman. has a nice finish, is 100% cotton and 1200 yd spool is very very nice.

02-19-2011, 10:12 PM

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SewsonSaturday

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the thread i use is coats and clark dual duty plus or dual duty xp ive always used it is 325 to 500 yard it dosent lint up anything it acctualy has the least anount of lint of any thread that i tried.. even th really nice threads that was $13....

02-20-2011, 03:51 AM

#79

wvhill22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SewsonSaturday

I only use high quality. I love Gutterman. I used to use coats and clark. until my sewing machine repairman said don't ever use that its not good for your machine

02-20-2011, 04:33 AM

#80

Yarn or Fabric

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I am also a Connecting Threads lover. In fact, I've got an order in my shopping cart right now.. I keep thinking that they'll offer some kind of a sale so I wait and wait... I am going to break down and order today or tomorrow though... There is some fabric in there for a friend - we all pitched in together to get the free shipping ;)