favorite quilting thread
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favorite quilting thread
I was curious what is your favorite machine quilting thread? I am having problems with my thread fraying. It is driving me crazy!! Admittingly I didn't have that far to go but any suggestions would be appreciated.
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My favorite thread for my APQS long arm machine is Connecting Threads Polyestor Thread-- but now they are clearancing it out so I assume they won't be carrying it anymore. Connecting Threads Cotton thread is my next favorite.
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My favorite quilting thread for my domestic machine is Aurifil 50wt 2-ply (which is also my favorite for piecing). For my midarm frame, my favorite so far is Glide which is a 40wt trilobal polyester thread. I tried Connecting Threads poly in my midarm but it seems to be a little too thin for my machine (it is 70wt), as even with adjustments I had occasional shredding and occasional breakage with it.
#8
When did you last change your needle? Is it the right size needle for the thread you're using? Most fraying/breaking thread problems are actually needle issues.
#9
Piecing or quilting? Domestic machine or mid/long arm?
First question that came to my mind when you said the thread was fraying was "what size needle are you using in relationship to the type of thread you're using?"
Nan - IN
First question that came to my mind when you said the thread was fraying was "what size needle are you using in relationship to the type of thread you're using?"
Nan - IN
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