Bottom line thread
07-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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I used to use Bottom Line, but had weird tension issues so I switched to Superior's So Fine a couple of years ago and use for both bobbin and top thread. It is a fine poly thread, but feels and looks like cotton, really sinks into the quilt for machine quilting on my longarm, and seems to hold up better than Bottom Line if a quilt is going to be wrangled, wrapped in, or slept upon. So Fine is my favorite for all of my piecing as well!
07-06-2011, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperiorThreads
We have a library of education on our website that will help troubleshoot any tension problems that may arise as well as several reference guides to help choose which type of thread to use for your project!
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/page/330/
It is absolutely fine to use a different weight and fiber for your top/bottom threads. As long as the thickness of both top and bottom are relatively close (A 40 wt. on top with a 50 wt on bottom), you can achieve a tight stitch. When you are using a thick thread on top with a very thin thread on bottom, stitches tend to become uneven.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/page/330/
It is absolutely fine to use a different weight and fiber for your top/bottom threads. As long as the thickness of both top and bottom are relatively close (A 40 wt. on top with a 50 wt on bottom), you can achieve a tight stitch. When you are using a thick thread on top with a very thin thread on bottom, stitches tend to become uneven.
Thank you again.
07-06-2011, 10:30 AM
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Bob at Superior thread and his wife, Heather, are the nicest people that you ever met. If you ever have a chance to catch his seminars they are so informative. Customer service is just great! They really are there to help. His staff is unbelievable!
07-10-2011, 03:07 AM
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I am doing a lot of FMQ at present, on my special bedding, and I am using the project to practise new stitches. Without thinking on the second one I used the same bobbin thread as the top, wrong...... not looking at the pattern as it is my first attempt but at the stitching you can see the uneven tension and knots :thumbdown: 
Compare that to the one that I use the bobbin thread you can see why I will be using the bottom line thread from now on.
Compare that to the one that I use the bobbin thread you can see why I will be using the bottom line thread from now on.
07-10-2011, 09:53 AM
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[quote=QultingaddictUK]I am doing a lot of FMQ at present, on my special bedding, and I am using the project to practise new stitches. Without thinking on the second one I used the same bobbin thread as the top, wrong...... not looking at the pattern as it is my first attempt but at the stitching you can see the uneven tension and knots
Compare that to the one that I use the bobbin thread you can see why I will be using the bottom line thread from now on.
Your stitches look great. Being able to practice with different threads top and bottom along with tension will make you a quilting pro.
Compare that to the one that I use the bobbin thread you can see why I will be using the bottom line thread from now on.
Your stitches look great. Being able to practice with different threads top and bottom along with tension will make you a quilting pro.
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