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Robin posted on Tue, Nov 8 2011 6:52 PM

Hello, I am new to this website and to quilting.  My main question is what is the best thread to use in my machine to do quilting?

Thanks, Robinh in TX

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Vivian replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:02 PM

Actually, whatever works the best in your machine.  Some like cotton, some polyester. 

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KATHY replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:14 PM

Hi  Robin.  I agree with Vivian.

What part of Tx are you from?

CLEVELAND, TEXAS

 


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Judy Lee replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:15 PM

Welcome Robin,

For piecing the quilt 40-50wt thread and for Quilting I usually start with at least a 40 wt thread. As for manufacturer, I agree that your machine will dictate what it likes and dislikes. My machine, BabyLock Symphony, Love Guterman and Superior threads but detests Coats & Clark.

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Susan replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:16 PM

Welcome, Robin! The best thread is what works in your machine,but the quality of thread means a lot. Gutermann, sulky,mettler are all good. Connecting Threads has essential egyptian cotton and polyester which is wonderful. I find poly works better for me on flannel. Try different ones and you will find some work better for you. Remember, if you want the quilt to last buy good fabric and thread. HAPPY QUILTING!!! Susan

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Margaret Weber replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:23 PM

Welcome to the club Robin.

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Robin replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:25 PM

Burnet...

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KATHY replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:27 PM

Cool.  Isn't that over by Austin?  I have a quilting friend who has family in Liberty Hill.....

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KATHY replied on Tue, Nov 8 2011 7:28 PM

i am 50 miles N of Houston....did you make it to the quilt festival last week?

 

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Judy Lee replied on Wed, Nov 9 2011 11:50 AM

Hi Kathy,

I am from Lufkin! Small world.

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KATHY replied on Thu, Nov 10 2011 6:12 AM

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Wow!  That is so cool!    do you still live in Lufkin? 

i grew up in Henderson.......really small world huh!

happy quilting!

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Judy Lee replied on Thu, Nov 10 2011 3:19 PM

Hi Kathy,

I now live in Winter Haven ,Florida.  I haven't been home in a while . God, how I miss true southern charm and manners! I used to work in Houston and then drive back to Lufkin and work there, rough but good times!!

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gini replied on Fri, Nov 11 2011 11:35 AM

hi robin   welcome to the group

gini in north idaho

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