what kind of thread do u use for sewing your blocks?
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I ONLY try to use Prensencia....for piecing I buy the large cone in a 60 wt (thin but very strong and you get a true 1/4 in. seam).
For quilting I use their 50 wt. This thread has the LEAST amount of lint than any other thread, and is ALSO very strong since it is a triple ply .It is also not that expensive.....especially is you buy the cone!!
For quilting I use their 50 wt. This thread has the LEAST amount of lint than any other thread, and is ALSO very strong since it is a triple ply .It is also not that expensive.....especially is you buy the cone!!
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My Janome isn't such a picky eater and I've had no trouble with any thread. As someone else said, if it doesn't last 100 years, what do I care? I, and the people I'm making quilts for, won't be around. I have a 100 year old log cabin quilt and the fabric is wearing but not the thread.
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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Quilt Police are probably gonna be knocking at my door as soon as I post this, but, I use Serger thread. Comes in a large, very inexpensive spool. So far my work is holding up. Maybe not for 100 years, but I'll be dead by then and won't care! Just my way of keeping my costs down.
I do too. Sometimes I even use left over thread on older spools so that I can pitch the spools. I really don't care what color it is as it doesn't show anyway. Just hate to see anything go to waste. As long as it's good, why not?
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Originally Posted by pcq42
I use Coats and Clarks wondering if there is something better but not too expensive?
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