Threads, threads, threads....

I just got rid of all of my low quality thread that I bought before realizing the difference between thread brands and types.

Now I piece exclusively with Aurifil 50 wt mako thread and I quilt with either Sulky or Aurifil thread. For machine embroidery I use Gutterman or Sulky threads.

Aurifil is expensive but my machine never has issues with it, it never breaks and I can get A LOT on a bobbin. It is wonderful for hand piecing too.

If you're free motion quilting and you notice lint flying up in the air I suggest getting rid of whatever thread that is. Your sewing machine will thank you for it!

Just used my first Aurifil thread for piecing from a recommendation from someone on this thread. It is indeed well worth it!! what a difference. When using regular thread (Coats & Clark) to make the pinwheel (ala Jenny) the middle where it always meets was always a little iffy. Now with Aurifil I just zip right through that joint. Thank you for the recommedation.

I would Luv to get some Aurifil thread....It's just so hard to Choose :).

I'd hate getting rid of all my not so good thread...It'll still be good for regular sewing too.
Maybe I can use it up on the Corded Fabric Bowls! :)

~Linda~ Thank-You for that Link.
Already Copied & Pasted :)

I was using Coats & Clark polyester and polyester/cotton thread. But yesterday I picked up some Gutermann's cotton - what a difference! That is what I will be using for all my quilting projects from now on. The Gutermann's was pricey so I think I will order some from Connecting Threads and try it.

I'm for sure looking at Connecting Threads to try out some nice thread. I didn't have much time to browse CT but I didn't notice anything besides the cotton thread. Does the same stuff work for machine quilting? Hand quilting? Is there a difference?

I just placed my first order with connecting threads! I got some cotton and some polyester (I'm machine quilting right now)
I never noticed how bad coats and clark was until I read this post and then I really started noticing all the lint - yuck! I think the machine quilting thread I bought at my local craft store is also Coates and Clark although it's called Star or some such.
I am so excited to try out new thread.

For piecing, I've been pretty faithful to Aurifil for several years, even though my sewing machine (Viking Designer SE) isn't picky at all. For quilting, on a frame with the HQ16, I tend to use 30-40wt poly core on top and everything from that to So Fine! and Bottom Line in the bobbin. Like the Viking, the HQ16 isn't picky, so I've had good luck with lots of threads, including trilobal variegated poly, King Tut and Sulky cottons, and So Fine! and Bottom Line on top.

For finishing the binding by machine I'm crazy about Invisafil 100#. It's just about invisible even when colors aren't matched.

I'm curious about those of you who said they usually buy black and white. I haven't bought black or white in years and can't remember the last time I used either on anything other than lingerie. If the quilt colors are warm, I use tan Aurifil. If cool, medium gray. Ivory is as close as I get to white, and then, only for the very lighhtest and white fabrics.

Just remembered a tip from another forum. Black threads tend to be the least consistent and most fragile because of the greater dependence on dye.

Has anyone tried the Guetterman (sp?) threads? How to they compare to the Aurifil and Coats and Clark?

I've used Mettler and Aurefil and didn't like it. Never tried Sulky but I would like to. I use Gutermann here and I really like it and then when I go to the States, I stock up on Coats and Clark Dual Duty. I always seem to go back to that.

Oh I am sooooooooooooooooo confused! LOL... I have never had any real problems with Coats and Clark but I will have to give some of the other brands a try.