What is your thread preference and why?
11-10-2011, 02:02 AM
#31
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I like Connecting Threads cotton for piecing, and have gotten to like their new Essential Pro poly cones for quilting, especially now that it comes in so many colors. I have several different makes and models of machines, and don't have a problem using these threads in any of them.
11-10-2011, 02:59 AM
#32
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Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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I'm a big Bottom Line fan
It's a 60wt poly bobbin thread. My old Bernina will take it top and bottom. Sews like a dream, lies flatter than any other thread.
My Jems won't take it as a top thread. With them I use Aurifil 50wt cotton on top, BL in bobbin. Aurifil seams lie flatter than any other cotton 50wt.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
It's a 60wt poly bobbin thread. My old Bernina will take it top and bottom. Sews like a dream, lies flatter than any other thread.
My Jems won't take it as a top thread. With them I use Aurifil 50wt cotton on top, BL in bobbin. Aurifil seams lie flatter than any other cotton 50wt.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
11-10-2011, 03:10 AM
#34
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Location: North Carolina
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When I first started quilting, I used Coats and Clark because it's so readily available and recognizable name. After reading so much on here about thread quality, I've purchased Guttermans when on sale at Joanns and I do like it better. I also purchased King Tut once and love, love, love it! I'm anxious to try more brands and see how they compare. All it takes is time and money...lol.
11-10-2011, 03:12 AM
#35
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Location: Michigan
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I have started using Aurilfil and love it - it is less linty, feels smooth - and a big spool seems to last almost forever - not quite, but certainly long enough to make it more cost effective for me . Also that is the thread that my sister carries in her shop - and which she uses also.
11-10-2011, 03:44 AM
#36
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Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario
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Aurifil for the DSMs and King Tut for Miss Mitzie(Tin Lizzie). I have tried several brands, including Mettler, Guterman, Connecting Threads Essential pro, etc. My preference is still Aurafil and King Tut.
11-10-2011, 07:12 AM
#39
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Well, last night on my way home I ran to JoAnn's (closest to me) and grabbed some more of the Gütermann thread. Let me tell you, my machine was SO much happier last night. The Coats & Clark that I had in there, I threw out. I am definatley going to have to find the Aurifil or King Tut brands and try them!!! Thank you all so much!!! 
Great to know what a lot of people use.
Great to know what a lot of people use.
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