topstitch

I have just learned that one of the best long arm quilters in my area uses serger thread instead of any of the stronger threads. I wonder if it is gives satisfactory results. It any of you LAer's have any experience with using serger thread I would appreciate knowing how you feel

PaperPrincess

Like all threads, quality may vary by brand. Before using any thin thread, I do a tug test. If it breaks, I don't use it. I tested a cone of serger thread my sister gave me and I thought it wasn't strong enough.
If she has been using it for a while with no complaints, she may have found a brand that is stronger than the one I tried.

quiltingshorttimer

I inherited a cone of it but find that it tends to break when I'm moving very fast--so it's not in my LA threads anymore--too frustrating when there are so many quality threads for LA.

soccertxi

I have an online friend who is a long armer (as well, I am one too), that uses serger thread and swears by it. I don't prefer it, but its a personal preference. I tend to stick with Permacore or Glide. I would hope that if you asked for something different, your long armer would honor your request. I don't quilt much for others, but I listen to what they ask for and offer my suggestions. If i had not used a certain thread before, I would be up front.

feline fanatic

I would be interested to know how well the serger thread holds up in quilting over time. I read (here, I believe) that serger thread is very weak because it is intended to be used in a serger machine where up to 6 threads are interlocked to make the serged stitches. The product is not manufactured with the intent of it being the only thread in any situation. I think if no stress will ever be placed on the quilting (stress from usage or washing) you could probably use it just fine in a wallhanging. I am of the opinion that we spend a lot of time, effort and money to make our quilt tops. Why skimp out with cheap thread in the end?

ManiacQuilter2

I tried serger thread on my Bernina but it just was too linty. I want my LAQ to use a quality thread. My friend yesterday picked up some Glide thread for her sit down LA.

JustAbitCrazy

I'm shocked that serger thread holds up to longarm quilting speeds. Are you sure? Longarm threads come on large cones which look like serger thread cones, and they're not inexpensive at all.

lfletcher

I, too, use Permacore and Glide and I recently tried Omni which I like as well.

Tothill

Not long armer yet, but reading all the LA threads.

I used serger thread in my regular sewing machine for almost all the sewing I did for my kids when they were little. Those clothes were well worn and well washed, but the seams always held.

Prism99

My best guess is that serger thread will not hold up well over time. I attended a Jamie Wallen workshop where he talked about visiting museums. Many have vintage quilts in storage that they are not able to put on display because the cotton quilting thread has dry-rotted over time. This is one reason he prefers to use polyester thread for his quilts (in his case, Isacord). Personally, I would not want any of my work quilted with serger thread.