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    Old 09-25-2011, 02:41 PM
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    I use Masterpiece by Superior. Tried a spool at a quilt show & I like it for piecing. I seem to be in the minority.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 03:04 PM
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    My fave for piecing and sewing blocks in Connecting Threads, great price. But I only use Superior threads Bottom Line thread in the bobbin, lasts so much longer, not having to rewind bobbins all the time.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 04:13 PM
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    I always use Aurifil to quilt, but sometimes use Connecting Threads to piece. My machines all love them both. The CT thread is a bit lintier, but so what??. I just clean out more. I noted that the Coats&Clark spools don't have much on them anymore. I wouldn't be surprised of Aurifil bought on ebay isn't cheaper than the C&C. I'll write down the amounts on a spool next time I'm in Joann.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 04:36 PM
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    Aurifil or Sew Fine by Superior threads.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 04:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by sharon b
    I also use thread from Connecting Thread and thread from Long Creek Mills
    I use thread from Connecting Thread, too.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 05:05 PM
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    I love Aurifil thread, extremely strong and very little lint. A lot of thread on the spool, lasts a long time.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 05:50 PM
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    I just bought 4 spools of Aurifil on ebay. With shipping that will be $33.75. That works out to $8.43 for over 1400 yards.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 05:55 PM
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    Right now I'm using up all my different brands of thread to make my scrap quilts. After all of it is gone I will invest in a lot of Aurifil...my 180E Bernina loves it! I am cleaning my machine more frequently, but don't like to see all this thread go to waste.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 06:21 PM
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    Hi,

    I use only Aurifil thread for all my piecing of quilts. I love it! It seems to last forever and I don't have any issues with it breaking etc.

    And, my machine dealer (Babylock) says it's wonderful as it doesn't leave a lot of lint in your machine!

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    Old 09-25-2011, 11:41 PM
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    I like the threads by Superior. I use Sew Fine in the top and Bottom Line in the bobbin (athough sometimes I use it in the needle too)and King Tut quilts like a dream.

    I will also use Auriful, Gutterman or Mettler sometimes. Depends on what I can find locally.
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