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    Old 11-25-2010, 02:51 PM
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    Go to Superior Threads web site, http://www.superiorthreads.com/
    and choose the tab that says "education". They have a lot of information on what types of thread to use and even a chart that tells you what thread to use with what needle, etc. The information is useful whatever brand you use.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 02:52 PM
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    Coats and Clark is way too linty for my machines. After reading several thread discussions on here, I decided to try Connecting Threads. I bought 2 small spools and it's less linty and so far my machines like it :)
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:31 PM
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    Aurifil, if I want cotton for piecing; seams lie very flat.
    Mostly Bottom Line, a very very thin poly thread meant for the bobbin.
    I use it for everything
    My Jems will only take it in bobbins; my Bernina1030 takes it top and bobbin.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:40 PM
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    i would not pay $70 for 100 spools of thread until I tested it with One spool
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:48 PM
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    I think it's more about your machine. My Singer is fine with coats but my pfaff works best with gutterman. I keep some of all of it:)
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by retired2pa
    Coats and Clark is way too linty for my machines. After reading several thread discussions on here, I decided to try Connecting Threads. I bought 2 small spools and it's less linty and so far my machines like it :)
    yep, the C&C tends to shred and snap on my machine.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 03:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by DebraK
    Originally Posted by Annaquilts
    Guterman and Janome generally do not do well. The thread is good but it is a bit springy and stiff. It seems the machine does not like it. I am a big fan of Aurafill and Mettler.
    Gutterman works great on my Janome, and I like the other two you mentioned as well.
    Guterman works great on my Janome as well.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 04:16 PM
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    I've used C&C all the years I've been sewing, and never ever had any problems of any kind. I do buy Mettler also, mainly because I like the smaller spools, I can store more. Never had problems with it either. I've also used serger thread when I needed too, no problems with that either. I've used all these on a FW, a Kenmore, and now 2 Janomes.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 04:52 PM
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    My Pfaff 7570 will take anything I throw at it with no problems. I mostly use Maxilock serger thread for piecing and quilting now. I know some people have said it won't hold up over the years, but I'm not trying to make heirloom quilts.
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    Old 11-25-2010, 05:17 PM
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    I really like Aurifil thread the best. Get a spool for $10 and it lasts! Otherwise I like the Gutterman thread. Coats and Clark seemed to lint up a lot on my machine.
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