What thread types and/or brands do you choose?

[QuiltGram8]

I would be interested in your opinions on thread types. Cotton? Poly? etc. Do you have favorite brands?

Do you choose cotton for everything, or do you mix it up?

Velda

[kenderosa]

Hi Velda, I use 100% cotton, 50 weight for piecing (mainly Aurifil brand) and on my LA I use cotton in the top and polyester in the bobbin. (usually it's King Tut and Sew Fine) I have used Essential thread in the LA with great success as I believe it is thicker than most 50 weight thread. Everyone has different machines and I think that they sometimes have minds of their own when it comes to thread. This works for me. )

Sue

[auntjana]

My favorites are Guettermann and the thread from Connecting threads. I use those to do my piecing with. As for quilting, I like King Tut for my LA. When I do machine embroidery, I usually use Sulky. I do have a few Madeira threads to embroider with as well. They all work well for me.

[billizzy]

Glad you asked I to was wondering what was choices:) I was always told by older quilters to use only cotton. So that is my choice. Cheaper threads do leave a lot of lint in machine. I have been using coats and clark until I recently cleaned my machine and saw all the lent left behind in bobbin case. I do like Guttermans as well. I was planning on trying connecting threads thread since others on site have mentioned it.

I will say when I sew my bobbin is always a different color than top it makes it easier for me to see if I have to pull it out:O I usually always put a contrasting thread in bobbin to the fabric.

izzy

[FarmChick]

I use whatever I can find... Star, Superior, Guetterman, Coats, Connecting Threads--these are the brands I usually find. I have a couple of spools of Madiera that I also like. Generally I piece with cotton but I hate all the lint. Sometimes I will use a poly/cotton for piecing. I haven't been anywhere that sold any of the premium brands. Guess I'm not a thread snob.

[QuiltGram8]

I have been "thread dumb" to put it bluntly. When recently I read that someone used poly on a quilted micro wave bowl that caused a huge problem - over heated and started a fire.

It was suggested to always use cotton. So I started being a label reader and find that most threads available in local stores and shops is poly or cotton/poly.

I went on line to search and it's hard to find a variety package without paying an arm and two legs. I do not need 100 spools of thread. A package of 8 - 10 spools of variety colors would be nice.

Connecting Threads has some choices, but you would have to buy five different sets to get the assortment you might need.

I appreciate the conversation, as we all can learn from each other.

Thanks for your input.

I will be doing more learning and searching. Hopefully more people will jump in and share their knowledge.

Velda

[FlorenceM]

I always match my thread to fabric. If I am using cotton fabric then I use cotton thread. If I am sewing a garment of mixed fibers then I use cotton poly blend thread. My usual brand is Metrosene (Mettler), but I will use Coats & Clark too. Just remember thread is linty and to clean your machine bobbin area often.

[FlorenceM]

Superior thread is supposed to be the best, but no one in my area carries it. I use Mettler or Gutterman, but also have used Coats & Clark...But stick with 100% cotton for quilting. Also you can use a 40 weight in upper thread but 50 weight in bobbin. The lower the number the thicker the thread.

[fabricgirl]

Velda I always order from connecting thread I have 2 seprate thread boxes that I keep my different thread in so there is no mix up I seam to use a lot of white thread in which I have to order today It all depends on what you are sewing and using it for.


Lois

[QuiltGram8]

Lois:

I bought an assortment of colors of cotton thread. (Mettler) I did just as you mentioned. I put all my cottons in a separate place, so they won't be mixed with my other thread.

That's a great idea.

Velda