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11-09-2010, 01:40 PM
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I bought some at a local shop today-$9.50 a spool. :shock: and I can't find the brand they carry (wonderfil brand) very many places, online or off. I think I may switch brands but I hate buying online to save a couple bucks only to pay it back and more in shipping. But the local shop has very few colors to choose from and haven't gotten new ones in a long time (like a year).
11-09-2010, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
I buy some of my threads from http://www.redrockthreads.com/
I like Valdani,King Tut,Robison-Anton,Aurifl and YLI threads.
I like Valdani,King Tut,Robison-Anton,Aurifl and YLI threads.
The King Tut at my LQS is $13./spool - I like it but it is pricey so thought I woud try a few others.
11-09-2010, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Marvlin
www.threadart.com I've ordered thread from this site many times and have only one complaint, I always want to buy more than I want to pay for ! ! ! ! ! Give this site a try, I've always been really pleased with the threads I've bought from them.
11-09-2010, 04:32 PM
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Purplefiend - Is there any difference between these brands? Is one stronger, better to sew with or does one leave more lint in the bobbin chamber?
The King Tut at my LQS is $13./spool - I like it but it is pricey so thought I woud try a few others.[/quote]
The Valdani comes in 35wt. and 50 wt. King Tut is a 40wt. thread that is nearly lint free,Robison-Anton that I use is 50wt. YLI (40wt.)is just wonderful stuff , not real linty either; and Aurifil is nearly lint free too. It depends on the quilt as to what thread I use, they all do beautifully in a home sewing machine. Some of them work better with a long arm quilter machine. I experimented with the different brands/weights to see what I liked and worked best for me. When I'm machine quilting I use a 90/14 or 100/16 top stitch or denim needle, machine quilting needles if I can find them.
Does that answer your questions?
The King Tut at my LQS is $13./spool - I like it but it is pricey so thought I woud try a few others.[/quote]
The Valdani comes in 35wt. and 50 wt. King Tut is a 40wt. thread that is nearly lint free,Robison-Anton that I use is 50wt. YLI (40wt.)is just wonderful stuff , not real linty either; and Aurifil is nearly lint free too. It depends on the quilt as to what thread I use, they all do beautifully in a home sewing machine. Some of them work better with a long arm quilter machine. I experimented with the different brands/weights to see what I liked and worked best for me. When I'm machine quilting I use a 90/14 or 100/16 top stitch or denim needle, machine quilting needles if I can find them.
Does that answer your questions?
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