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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Iowa
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My machine hated the metro, it made such terrible noises I thought I broke it! It didn't like sigma much more. I'm glad I tried just one spool before stocking up.
I ended up with the poly embroidery thread from Threadart as an inexpensive alternative to Isacord.
I use connecting threads essential for piecing.
I ended up with the poly embroidery thread from Threadart as an inexpensive alternative to Isacord.
I use connecting threads essential for piecing.
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Is there a way to see their thread colors without clicking on all the numbers. However do you find a color?
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#16
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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I do like aurifil for piecing and I think its a good price. I just need a thread for FMQ. I have some isacord thread because my machine is also an embroidery machine so I wanted a dual purpose thread.
I'm thinking I might look into connecting threads for FMQ or the aurifil 40wt.
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 327
Thanks for an interesting thread about thread!
#18
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
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I agree about the breakage issue. If I am not having fun, and start saying naughty words, then I have to take a break. I am very happy with my Connecting Threads. Have a number of colors, and use the "Antique" as my go to color for piecing.
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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Sometimes you have to go with convenience. I stock up when I find Mettler Silk wrapped when I find it on sale. I have an older Bernina and I don't find using the larger spools or cones convenient. Not everything works for every quilter so what is important is what works best for you. I would never use the lower quality thread on my Bernina. Too much lint for me to have to clean !!
You do know that there's no silk in Mettler silk finished thread, right? It refers to the "finish" ON the thread rather the content IN the thread. Many are fooled by that.
Jan in VA
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