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MzMcKee 09-01-2010 05:27 PM
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.

virtualbernie 09-01-2010 05:38 PM
Thanks everyone! I ordered some Aurifil (majority rules :) ). Next pay I will order some of the others.

purplefiend 09-01-2010 10:00 PM
For my quilts I only use cotton threads. Nothing melts when I press my blocks.
Originally Posted by niizh
Have you tried Metro thread. It's a poly thread. Prices are good

EasyPeezy 09-02-2010 12:24 AM
Have you tried a different needle size? Sometimes that's all it takes.

vivientan 09-02-2010 01:06 AM
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.

sidmona 09-02-2010 03:40 AM
I use Superior Threads So Fine for piecing and Mettler Silk Finish with Bottom Line for quilting.

sewjoyce 09-02-2010 05:01 AM
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

Candace 09-02-2010 06:51 AM
Originally Posted by vivientan
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.
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:>

virtualbernie 09-02-2010 08:30 AM
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by vivientan
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.
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!


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