feline fanatic

I agree but they were late in the game so to speak for offering prewounds. When prewounds were introduced to the market they were not geared towards quilters but more to embroiderers. Like quilters usually do, some found that using a prewound was a lot easier in machine quilting and even piecing. (although I always wind my own for piecing)

There are most likely many prewounds out on the market that do not specify what kind of thread is loaded on them.

I have never seen a Superior thread product at a big box like JoAnns or Hobby Lobby. I feel for as long as Superior has been in business they have catered much more to quilters than to other markets (ie garment construction and commercial embroiderers like the ones that stitch emblems to shirts.)

OES184

Found this information on a Coats and Clark blog. Perhaps it will be of use to someone.


Thread Description Plys Tex Thread Weight
Dual Duty XP General Purpose 2 30 35
Dual Duty Plus Button & Carpet 3 104 10
Dual Duty XP Fine 2 20 60
Dual Duty XP Heavy 3 70 15
Coats Cotton Covered 3 30 40
Dual Duty Plus Hand Quilting 2 40 25
Coats Rayon Machine Embroidery (40 Wt) 2 27 40
Coats Extra Strong & Upholstery Nylon 3 70 15
Coats Outdoor Thread 3 90 12
Coats Cotton General Purpose 3 35 30
Coats Cotton Machine Quilting 3 35 30
Coats Extra Strong For Jeans 2 60 20
Coats Denim 2 35 30
Coats Polyester Bobbin 1 15 70
Coats Cotton Hand Quilting 3 50 20
Coats Metallic 2 30 40
Coats Transparent Polyester 1 15 70

OES184

Don't know why the columns of information did not stay lined up. Hope you can read this table.

Marcia

OES184

Don't know why the columns of information did not stay lined up. Hope you can read this table.

Marcia

ladyinpurple135

No - you will not find Superior thread in Joann's or any other place except quilt shops. The same goes for Aurifil. These threads are the best quality and therefore cost more. Quilter's are a bit picky about the thread they use because a lesser quality thread leaves lots of lint in your machine. I used to use C&C years ago but will not do now. It's like fabrics - get the nest quality of fabrics, threads, etc. thst you can afford as your time is also worth using quality products.

I purchased some Aurifil thread and matching bobbins in a shop in upstate NY - The Yardstick in Cobleskill. NY - and they are both 50wt. Great stuff.

Sandy in Mooresville, NC

nonnon

I'm so sorry! You can tell I'm new at this! I meant spools, not bobbins. Now, on the website, I see that this thread is made exclusively for hand sewing:
http://www.joann.com/gutermann-hand-.../prd36957.html
Still don't know the weight but could I use it for machine quilting?

Kindergarten Quilter

Hi nonnon, I am pretty sure this thread should not be used for machine quilting. The description mentions a coating that is used on the thread to prevent knotting when hand quilting; this could sort of scrape off on the eye of your machine's needle and clog it, interfering with your tension. Although thicker thread can certainly be used for machine quilting, especially when you want the quilting to really stand out, I think you would be happier with regular cotton or polyester thread.

I have some Gutermann polyester that does not show any weight...i don't know why! My Gutermann cotton says C Ne 50, meaning 50 weight. Another good brand that you may find at Jo-Ann's is Mettler. The 100% cotton silk finish is nice. It says No. 50 - this is also 50 weight. I hope this helps you! I understand your frustration. Wouldn't it be nice if labeling was consistent across brands? That's why this board is so great, we can help each other!

patricej

i have used the Gutterman hand quilting thread in my machine.
it works well for quilting, but i don't use it for piecing.
i just make sure to use a size 16 needle.

i wouldn't purposely buy hand quilting thread for the machine.
i just happen to have oobledy-googobs of it from ages ago.

nonnon

Thank you Kindergarten Quilter and PatriceJ and all other quilters who gave me very useful advice! I think I'll keep this hand quilting thread for hand quilting and I'll buy other thread for the machine.