Thread...do you prefer 100% cotton, or polyester?
07-11-2011, 06:53 PM
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I have found the large spools of thread at walmart, both cotton and polyester, and wondered what everyone out there uses in their quilting. The polyester is $2 and cotton at $6. I have been a sewer of clothes since I was 9, I have always used the polyester thread and never any problems. I am also using up my older colored threads to piece the tops .... doesn't show anywhere....but just white to FMQ.
07-11-2011, 06:57 PM
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There is one situation where I definitely prefer cotton thread , and that is when working with gingham. Now that's odd, isn't it? Because gingham is a poly/cotton blend.
The reason is that gingham is a very lightweight fabric, and the stitching lines tend to pucker when I use polyester thread. If I use cotton thread, the stitching lies flatter. I have thought and thought about it, and I believe it is because the polyester thread has a bit of stretch to it, while the cotton thread has almost none.
The reason is that gingham is a very lightweight fabric, and the stitching lines tend to pucker when I use polyester thread. If I use cotton thread, the stitching lies flatter. I have thought and thought about it, and I believe it is because the polyester thread has a bit of stretch to it, while the cotton thread has almost none.
07-11-2011, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I really prefer to use the Anton-Robison rayon thread. It just seems to glide through the fabric.
07-11-2011, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I really prefer to use the Anton-Robison rayon thread. It just seems to glide through the fabric.
07-11-2011, 07:32 PM
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I use them both. All the best bobbin threads are very thin poly. I use poly in the bobbin and cotton for the top. Right now I'm using Aurifil thread because I bought a lot of it on clearance. It's good thread but no better then some of the other quality brands. My machines like all brands of thread so I can take advantage of all thread sales.
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