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06-28-2012, 02:45 AM

#11

luvstoquilt301

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

I've gone to a thinner thread for piecing (often using BottomLine in top and bottom) and usually use poly thread for quilting in the longarm, although I have also used CT and have had no problems with it for piecing or quilting. It does have more lint than Aurifil or Masterpiece, but much less than C&C. CT now has poly cones in several colors.

Did you have any trouble when pressing with the Bottom line top and bottom? Mine sort of melted and when I quilted it--the seams were pulling apart. This was on the long arm. They now do not recommend it for piecing I believe. I wrote to Superior about this problem.

06-28-2012, 03:03 AM

#12

sandy l

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I use CT thread for piecing, but my long arm doesn't like it.

06-28-2012, 04:24 AM

#13

Jackie Spencer

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I use it with my Bernina and Janome and have no problems. Love the price, and all the beautiful colors.

06-28-2012, 05:34 AM

#14

LynnVT

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Hmm, as I expected, answers at both ends of the spectrum. My Janome does tend to get fluff bunnies under the bobbin, so maybe I should stick to the aurifil as that is much less linty than most. Will probably try some CT when I put in an order there. I did like their solid fabric groupings, so it would make a good set. Thank you all for your advice.
Lynn

06-28-2012, 05:51 AM

#15

Donnamarie

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I recently ordered the America and the Salt and Pepper set. Loved the price and actually I really l like the thread. It has a long staple (which I like) and have not noticed lint at all. I have a Bernina and have not experienced any problems so far.

06-28-2012, 04:39 PM

#16

burchquilts

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I like any & everything from CT... thread included!

06-28-2012, 09:06 PM

#17

romanojg

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I love Aurifil and use it almost exclusivly but needed to cut cost so I got the large spool of their thread to try. I have a Janome and a Viking Ruby machine and both do well with it. It's not in the same league with Aurifil but then neither is the price. I don't have any issues with my machines and haven't noticed a lot of lint either. The company stands behind their thread and will replace anything you aren't happy with so try a spool and judge for yourself to see if it works for you. I'll buy it again.

06-28-2012, 10:19 PM

#18

JustAbitCrazy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sylviak

I tried the Essential Pro on my LA and had a terrible time with it. Switched back to King Tut and no more problems. But LAs are very picky. I have some regular Essential thread I need to try. It's a little thicker than I usually use, but if it works I'll probably order more. I've been using YLI Soft Touch (60 wt) for piecing for years and it's a great cotton thread.

Wow-60 wt! That's really thin! I've never heard of that thread, and the thinnest cotton thread I've used is 50 wt Aurifil, but I'll be checking it out. Thanks for the info.!

06-29-2012, 10:46 AM

#19

krabadan

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I use it almost consistently and have had no problem with it.

06-29-2012, 10:52 AM

#20

Quilty-Louise

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I LOVE their thread been using it for several years now.

In fact it is the ONLY thread I use that is not machine embroidery
thread.

I don't have ALL the colors but I do have many of them (about 30+).