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06-14-2011, 06:50 AM

#41

jograma

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Southeast Idaho

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My Bernina dealer told us NOT TO USE C & C thread in our machines. They changed the way they process it and use short strands then wax it to keep it together and to keep the fuzz down. It leaves a wax buildup in your machine and it is very hard to clean. It can affect the way your thread goes through the tension and really messes it up. The older C&C thread is okay but I don't know when they changed it so why take a chance.

06-14-2011, 06:58 AM

#42

lynnsim

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Texas

Posts: 1,229

Lots of good info in this topic. I use C&C in my Kenmore, but never in my Brother. Recenlty, I've had lots of problems with my bobbin. Maybe I'll switch back to Gutterman sp? and see if that makes a difference?

06-14-2011, 07:05 AM

#43

Parrothead

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Full Time RV'er

Posts: 485

I cannot begin to tell you how many spools of C & C I have used over the years. Never had a problem, even the ones that are 40+ (15 cents marked on the wooden spool) years old.

06-14-2011, 08:02 AM

#44

countrycottage

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Gilmer, Texas

Posts: 685

Quote:

Originally Posted by cathylynn

always use coats & clark and have had no issues. sorry to hear of your trouble.

Same here.

06-14-2011, 08:02 AM

#45

quilter309

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Posts: 36

My machine refuses to use C&C Dual Duty for regular sewing. The larger spools of C&C cotton thread have a huge amount of lint and you need to clean out around the bobbin frequently. I use a lot of different threads, and my favorites are Mako Aurifil and the Connecting Threads Essential Cotton (more affordable)>

06-14-2011, 08:03 AM

#46

Kappy

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 1,284

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshollysd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doreen

I quit using c & C years ago because of problems. Now I only use thread from Superior thread. I know it could be a bit pricey but it is well worth it. Go to web site and buy the "try me" thread.

I went over to Superior thread and bought a lot of different colors from the Bottom Line. Absolutely love it, strong but very very thin. It is so strong you can almost floss your teeth with it, Just kidding, but you can fill your bobbin with a lot of thread with it.

Way to work in a refference to "teeth" LOL, your's look very nice, are you still smiling everytime you pass a mirror?

06-14-2011, 08:21 AM

#47

tryitall

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Southern Oklahoma

Posts: 687

I had a machine that I kept having problems with and I took it to the "doctor". He said to leave Coats and Clarks alone, as far as using it on my machine!

06-14-2011, 09:35 AM

#48

FroggyinTexas

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Join Date: Mar 2007

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lfw045

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose

I have always used Coats and Clark and the only time I've ever had any problems was when I was still hand sewing the binding down. It would shred and generally make a mess. But it works great in my Brother and have discovered the machine sewing the bindings looks good too!

Same here and absolutely love the varigated Coats and Clark thread!

Ditto! I love C &C threads although I am still trying to adapt to the new spools. Love the variegated threads! My machine hates all "invisible" thread. Otherwise it doesn't know the difference. froggyintexas