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    Old 12-13-2011, 06:39 PM
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    I was wondering if thread meant for long arms can be used on domestic machines for piecing.
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    Old 12-13-2011, 06:48 PM
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    You could. I prefer to use a thin cotton thread like MasterPiece from Superior Threads.
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    Old 12-13-2011, 06:59 PM
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    I do, too!
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    Old 12-13-2011, 07:39 PM
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    I use whatever is convenient ....but quality is important. Just be sure to use the correct needle for the thread and check your tension.
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    I'm considering trying Bottom Line in my bobbin. I use it all the time on the LA and love it. It's thin and you can get almost twice as much on a bobbin. Anyone else use it on their domestic machine?
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    Old 12-14-2011, 02:20 AM
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    i use many of the same threads with my domestic-and the long arm- if the thread works for what i am doing i use it- i often use bottom line in my bobbins- it is a fine thread and you get alot on a bobbin- so you don't have to change it so often. as long as it's not a coated hand quilting thread you can use it with your machines- the biggest difference in (needs) is---long arms go really really fast- some threads you may use successfully with your domestic will not work with the long arm because they will break often- due to the speed of the long-arm-
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    Sounds like it's a go!! Good luck!!
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    Old 12-14-2011, 05:40 AM
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    I do and do not have any trouble.
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    Old 12-14-2011, 07:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by Shelley
    You could. I prefer to use a thin cotton thread like MasterPiece from Superior Threads.
    I agree with Shelley. Try it and see what YOU like. I buy the masterpiece in the big cones once a year. I usually only piece with grey. Saves rethreading when I have the urge to piece!
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    I use Maxi Lock on both machines. It's a thin thread yet very strong and doesn't leave a lot of lint in the bobbin area.
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