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    Old 03-08-2015, 08:42 AM
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    I purchased CT spools when it was on sale. I liked it so well that I went back and ordered the large spools. I have been happy with the way it performed on my machine. I didn't notice that it was more linty than other threads, but then I have always clean the bobbin area with each new bobbin fill.
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    Old 03-08-2015, 08:57 AM
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    I love the price of this thread compared to the fabric store prices! I know it is 100 percent cotton and works great for both piecing and quilting. I think often that people use a quarter inch seam, but really a scant quarter is what we should be using. I also love that it is made in America.
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    Old 03-08-2015, 09:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by ghostrider
    That's pretty close to the actual way it's figured. For needles, wire, thread, anything with a 'higher number is thinner' measurement, it's based on the number of them it takes to fill a tube of a certain diameter. Not confusing at all when you look at it that way.
    That is how gauge size is determined, anything hardwaring and round. Stainless Steel has a gauge size too, like needles.
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    Old 03-08-2015, 01:54 PM
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    I use Connecting Threads all the time for piecing. Have for years. Only thing I notice with it is you need to clean your machine a lot more often because of the lint. Other than that it is good thread for a great price
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    Old 03-09-2015, 04:16 PM
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    I've used CT and had NO problems.

    In fact, the other day I decided to try my hand at making jeans. (can't believe it took this long, I've been garment sewing for 40-45 years!)
    The first pair was just an experiment and I didn't want to go buy more thread, so I used CT and my stitch that doubles on itself instead of 'topstitiching' thread. Looked great!

    My machine seems to not be fussy about thread and there is no more lint than there is with other thread
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    Old 03-09-2015, 06:46 PM
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    Elaine 433, I am disappointed because I bought several spools and thought i could use in bobbin and top and that is too thick.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 06:53 PM
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    I think what i will do is go to a scant 1/4 inch and use the thread in top and bobbin, I realize now that I like 50wt but 2 ply. Live and learn. Price was good so cannot complain about that. I did not notice the lint was more yet. Thanks for all the insight.
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    Old 03-11-2015, 07:24 AM
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    I use it all the time and love it....
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    Old 03-11-2015, 08:24 AM
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    I really like CT threads!! I don't find it much more linty than anything else out there. Including Aurifil. But the price is so much less! It is a hair thicker than Aurifil, since it is 3 ply, but that also makes it a hair stronger...

    I was just on their website and noticed their threads now have a tiny number (the item #) on the top of the spool!! Yipee! Reordering the colors will be so much easier!!
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    Old 03-14-2015, 01:47 AM
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    I use it all the time... used to exclusively use Aurifil, but at less than half the cost for CT, I'm a convert. I find it no more linty than Aurifil and use it both top and bobbin.
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