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    Old 08-30-2013, 04:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by snipforfun
    Star is not known for quality but rather economic. High quality thread, Superior, Aurifil, etc. has sticker shock for many quilters, especially new quilters. But in my thinking, if Im going to put $ into fabric, sweat and tears, then I want it to be all quality and that includes thread. Star is very linty, thick and takes up too much space in the seam which in the end results in inaccurate seams. Just my opinion. Not expecting everyone to do the same.
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    Old 08-30-2013, 04:44 PM
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    I haven't seen Star thread lately. Remember having some that was on wood spools way back when.
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    Old 08-31-2013, 02:14 AM
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    My Star threads are on short fat spools with a thick cardboard core.
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    Old 08-31-2013, 02:32 AM
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    It might work for decorative quilting, but I think is too heavy for piecing. it would probably throw off your seam allowances
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