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    Old 02-10-2010, 10:59 AM
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    Have a question for you rag quilters. What kind of thread do you use. Joann's is having a half price sale on thread this coming weekend and i'd like to stock up a little. Thanks
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    Old 02-10-2010, 11:16 AM
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    If I buy thread at JoAnns, I usually get the Gutterman threads. If they carry Metler, that's really good too. Coast and Clarks is not a great thread.
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    Old 02-10-2010, 11:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    If I buy thread at JoAnns, I usually get the Gutterman threads. If they carry Metler, that's really good too. Coast and Clarks is not a great thread.
    Gutterman is a real good thread.
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    Old 02-10-2010, 12:44 PM
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    My first quilt was done with Gutterman's. (That is what the teacher told us to buy!)
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    Old 02-10-2010, 12:46 PM
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    thanks is there diffences in guttermans like polyester and cotton. if so which do you use
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    Old 02-10-2010, 12:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by craftinggrandma
    thanks is there diffences in guttermans like polyester and cotton. if so which do you use
    At my guild a couple months ago we had a "tread expert" speak to us. I used to think that you had to use "all cotton" thread but as long as it a good quality thread you can use polyester or even rayon if you want. I am talking about machine quilting. If you are hand quilting, there is a special hand quilting thread too.
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    Old 02-10-2010, 08:16 PM
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    I always just use the coats and clark , and so far have not had any problems.
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    Old 02-10-2010, 08:47 PM
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    sorry, I don't know how to delete this.
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    Old 02-10-2010, 08:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    If I buy thread at JoAnns, I usually get the Gutterman threads. If they carry Metler, that's really good too. Coast and Clarks is not a great thread.
    ditto.
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    Old 02-11-2010, 04:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    Coast and Clarks is not a great thread.
    I have read this before on this board.
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