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    Old 10-24-2016, 06:14 PM
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    What brand of thread do you use to piece your quilt tops?
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    Old 10-24-2016, 06:34 PM
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    I use thread from Connecting Threads-Essential Egyptian Cotton Satin Finish.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 06:45 PM
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    We only use Connecting Threads. Practically unlimited colors and we've never had anything but excellent results with it. Price is good, they have great sales, and shipping is free at $50 order.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:04 PM
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    I use Aurifil.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:09 PM
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    I use Aurifil thread for piecing as well as Mettler silk finish. Both are 50wt
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:10 PM
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    I'm no purist--meaning I use lots of different threads. I find that I choose by weight of the thread more than anything--in blocks with lots of pieces I tend to go with a higher # (at least a #50 but often a #100). For something like a rail fence block, pretty simple, I'll use a lower # weight. I know lots of folks dog on Coats & Clark thread, but I find that their thread really doesn't tangle or knot when I'm sewing down a binding.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:22 PM
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    I useConnecting Threads, Threadart, or Guttermann.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:50 PM
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    Most of my thread is the "older" cotton covered polyester Dual Duty thread made by Coats & Clark.

    None of my machines object to it.

    I did not even know about some of these other threads until I started reading this forum.

    I've started using some of the polyester threads that I bought when I was sewing knits back in the 70s.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 07:57 PM
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    Aurifil and Prescencia for piecing. I just bought some from Missouri Star Quilt Company but haven't tried it yet.
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    Old 10-24-2016, 08:28 PM
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    Aurifil 50wt cotton thread for piecing. Super strong & thin, and ultra low-lint so I don't need to to service my machine as often.
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