koko

Just wondering if I need to use different thread in my sewing machine when I do machine quilting or is it all the same for piecing and quilting?

Scissor Queen

You can use the same thread if you want to or you can use heavier thread for a more bold look or a finer thread to disappear more. I use whatever gives me the look I want.

hobo2000

I use 40 weight so the threads don't break with use. I only use Superior threads.

katier825

I use whatever makes my machine happy! Mostly I like to quilt with Aurifil or Wonderfil - they are 40 or 50 weight I think. But I also use Gutterman and YLI. I could probably quilt with Coats & Clark, but it uses so much thread that it's cheaper to buy the other brands than to get a several spools of Coats & Clark.

SweetSlumber

This is so true, I was going to say the same thing! A 40wgt is a good 'happy medium'. I use Superior and Sulky