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09-01-2010, 05:27 PM

#11

MzMcKee

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Rockford, Illnois

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewjoyce

I LOVE to use Aurifil....it's kind of expensive but it sews like an absolute dream!! :D

I've been using Aurifil for about 5 years and love it. It is a bit more but there is so much tread on a spool. It last forever. I don't have the thread dust I used to have anymore. I've never had a problem with breakage. I use it for both upper and bobbin.

09-01-2010, 05:38 PM

#12

virtualbernie

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Maryland

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Thanks everyone! I ordered some Aurifil (majority rules :) ). Next pay I will order some of the others.

09-01-2010, 10:00 PM

#13

purplefiend

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Round Rock,Texas

Posts: 6,135

For my quilts I only use cotton threads. Nothing melts when I press my blocks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by niizh

Have you tried Metro thread. It's a poly thread. Prices are good

09-02-2010, 12:24 AM

#14

EasyPeezy

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Canada

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Have you tried a different needle size? Sometimes that's all it takes.

09-02-2010, 01:06 AM

#15

vivientan

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Singapore

Posts: 331

I'm using DMC and Gutterman 100% cotton threads and they both work well for me.

For the Aurifil threads that most recommend here, which are the ones I should use for top stitching and which one for machine quilting? Saw a few variety in the website.

09-02-2010, 03:40 AM

#16

sidmona

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Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Milton, Georgia

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I use Superior Threads So Fine for piecing and Mettler Silk Finish with Bottom Line for quilting.

09-02-2010, 05:01 AM

#17

sewjoyce

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Join Date: Oct 2007

Posts: 9,496

Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

Aurifil! This site is having a great sale on the thread and very reasonable shipping! I've ordered here before and she's very quick to ship.

http://www.sewezdesigns.com/aurifil1.html

Wow -- $6/spool is a GREAT price!! Thanks for the link!! :D

09-02-2010, 06:51 AM

#18

Candace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vivientan

I'd recommend 50 wt. for piecing and 30,40 and higher for quilting. You can also use 50 qt. for quilting. But it gives you a different "look" with heavier thread and excuse to buy more:>

09-02-2010, 08:30 AM

#19

virtualbernie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Candace

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivientan

I'd recommend 50 wt. for piecing and 30,40 and higher for quilting. You can also use 50 qt. for quilting. But it gives you a different "look" with heavier thread and excuse to buy more:>

That's exactly what I bought!