Trouble quilting with 40 wt thread
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Sulky threads are generally considered embroidery machine threads. I would suggest finding a thread specifically used for quilting. There are many good ones out there, and you are bound to find one the right color. I love YLI variegated threads for machine quilting.
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I don't have an embroidery machine, but that was my understanding. I have never even looked at Sulky for that reason. Will be following because they do have beautiful colors and sheen.
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Google dealing with difficult threads, there are several articles on this problem with some very interesting posts. I was having the same problem with silky doing decorative stitching and found some solutions. Good luck, I know first hand how frustrating this can be.
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My vintage Commander is strictly a Coats and Clark. My Brother didn't care, but I got tired of chasing that plastic thing while it jumped around the table so I've gone vintage. Them old gals don't move.
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i use connecting threads cotton 40wt for piecing and have never had a problem. i also use it to fmq on my brother with no problem. right now i'm using a 50wt prewound bobbin (who knows who made the thread?) and my usual 40wt top thread. my brother sews with anything and never has had a problem so perhaps that makes it a less than strong endorsement for the thread. i have never had a picky machine, knock wood! lol. even the metallic thread gets along well, no special care taken or needed. (so far). i do really like the connecting threads thread for the colors, strength and nice stitches. hope you find a thread that you and your machine agree upon. 8-)
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Last edited by nancia; 06-28-2015 at 10:00 PM.
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