GloriaC

What is the best type of thread to use when you are sewing your quilt pieces together? This is three of the different kinds of thread that I have in my supply. (Haven't done enough quilting yet to make a determination.) All purpose thread which is 63% polyester and 37% cotton, 100% spun polyester or the heaver quiltiing thread which I think is used for hand quilting.

Candace

All cotton thread for cotton fibers.

DogHouseMom

My personal choice would be ... none of the above :) The hand quilting thread really shouldn't (can't?) be used in a machine - just doesn't work (ask me how I know!). The others are just my personal choice of using 100% cotton thread on 100% cotton fabric top. I think some folks here use a cotton/poly blend - but I think it's heavier on the cotton than the poly.

GloriaC

Thanks

jdiane318

I have used the all cotton but have also used the poly-cotton blends with no problems. In fact one day, I forgot to change thread and pieced a bunch of blocks before I realized that the thread I was using was the serger thread from Joann's that is normally $1.99, on sale for 99¢, and have had no problems. I washed the tops, quilted them, they are in great shape. I do like the Egyptian cotton from Connecting Threads. Yes it is a little linty but what thread doesn't have some.

sewnsewer2

I use serger thread. It is thinner.

Candace

FYI, there have been several postings here where quilters have used serger thread and their quilts have literally fallen apart over time. Serger thread is made to be used 3 to 5 layers thick to finish seams. Not for quilting.

Dolphyngyrl

I have used cotton, polyester, and mercenized cotton, honestly can't tell the difference, doesn't matter as long as you use high quality thread and not the cheap stuff

quiltmaker

I use the best I can afford and that is the cotton King Tut thread. Pricey but well worth the money as far as I am concerned. I spend a lot of money of money on QS quality fabrics (unless I find it on sale & frequently do) and Quilters Dream batting and do not want a so so thread. Thst is just MVHO.

Many people use all sorts of threads/fabrics with no problems and I see nothing wrong with that. We all have our preferences and that's what makes us all so wonderful and unique! We can/have learned so much from each others experiences.

Just remember NEVER use the glazed handquilting thread in your machine....it will be a disaster.

ckcowl

i use what threads my machine likes...it hates some threads. the heavy quilting thread is for hand quilting-do not use it in your machine, it has a (waxy) coating that will gum up the works on the machine.
i buy most of my threads from Connecting Threads- i think it's called Aurafil- it's wonderful thread.
i know some people always say,.,.don't use anything but cotton thread...i hate using cotton thread-- to me it is garbage-it breaks every 2-4" which is very aggrivating in my world. i have wasted hundreds of dollars on threads other people said i should be using...i finally quit wasting my money and started buying thread that works for me.