Thread question??
10-19-2012, 12:21 PM
#12
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the only thread you should not use for machine quilting is 'hand quilting thread' because it has a waxy finish on it that can gum up your machine- beyond that you can use any thread you want to machine quilt- people quilt with cottons, poly's, blends, silks, lots of different threads.
as long as your 'chosen thread' is strong (holds up to a tug-test) you can use it for piecing and quilting.
as long as your 'chosen thread' is strong (holds up to a tug-test) you can use it for piecing and quilting.
10-19-2012, 12:36 PM
#13
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Most certainly! I use what I have. For piecing, I don't much care what color it is as long as it's fairly neutral or, at least, won't show through the fabric. For FMQ, I usually use machine quilting thread, and that is usually Coats & Clark.
10-19-2012, 01:39 PM
#14
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You have to suit the following things:
#1. Your budget. If it costs more than you need to spend, don't look at it!
#2. Your machine. Will it sew with it? (Mine will sew with ANYTHING!)
#3. Your tastes. If you like it, it's good.
Following those rules I have pieced and quilted just about everything.
#1. Your budget. If it costs more than you need to spend, don't look at it!
#2. Your machine. Will it sew with it? (Mine will sew with ANYTHING!)
#3. Your tastes. If you like it, it's good.
Following those rules I have pieced and quilted just about everything.
10-19-2012, 03:30 PM
#16
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Does anyone else us Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose thread for piecing? I just want to check so that this thread will hold up after my quilt has been washed many times. Thanks
Also when quilting, I am ALWAYS supposed to use the Machine quilting thread right? I am not supposed to use a general purpose thread correct? Thanks
Also when quilting, I am ALWAYS supposed to use the Machine quilting thread right? I am not supposed to use a general purpose thread correct? Thanks
10-19-2012, 06:13 PM
#17
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I use Coats & Clark for piecing, I like it and my machine likes it. I only use Coats & Clark for hand quilting. I have never machined quilted, so I can't answer that. I have never had any problems with it, and I have been using it for at least 40 years. I figure, if it works, don't fix it.
10-20-2012, 05:01 AM
#18
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I have been using the Signature Cone Quilting thread for both quilting & piecing. No problem with it on my machine, an MC11000SE. I really like it.
10-20-2012, 05:42 AM
#19
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I'm another one that uses whatever I have. I don't use hand quilting thread in the machine. I haven't had any problem with thread breaking and I've been quilting for 20+ years..... sewing for 60 years. I have lots of old thread and I use that up as well.
10-20-2012, 06:31 AM
#20
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Some times it is just a question of what you can afford to use. I have used everything for everything....the only one I really stay away from is Hand Quilting thread, not recommended for sewing machine use.....I have A LOT OF older thread, and am trying to use it up, "Waste not...want not"....but if I was to buy new, now that is a different question. I would only buy Superior Thread "King Tut" for machine quilting.....love the look, love the fact that it is very low lint, but it is $9 a spool....so I buy on sale when I can. I have quilted with serger thread and embroidery thread, I have used polyester thread on cotton fabric and cotton thread on polyester fabric..... sometimes the color is more important.
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