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thread for machine quilting

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quilterbee
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by quilterbee » Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:49 pm

I order from webofthreads.com or baysidequilting.com
BottomLine SuperBobs are great, preloaded on cardboard. I can quilt a queen with about 3.5 bobbins. Amie

1quiltinnana
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by 1quiltinnana » Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:43 pm

YLI is good.

CaroleJ
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by CaroleJ » Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:41 am

Thanks, everyone, for all the input! Knew I could count on you!

sewbug
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by sewbug » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:40 am

For the best possible results that make any beginner machine quilter look like a pro I suggest using YLI silk thread for bobbin and top thread using a quality 60/8 needle. I use this:
http://www.roserushbrooke.com/yli-gaudy ... basic.html

It may be expensive but so is my time and the savings from doing it myself and most importantly it looks fantastic. The start and stops are hardly noticeable.

sunsup
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by sunsup » Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:26 pm

Too expensive for me. My LA quilter doesn't charge that much and does a great job. But thanks for the information and the site.

CaroleJ
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Re: thread for machine quilting

Post by CaroleJ » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:59 am

Thanks, Sewbug. I will keep this in mind to try, once I get the blasted walking foot to work...<heavy sigh>

My kvetching is in the Techniques section...

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