What is your favorite machine quilting thread and needle?

[1quiltinnana]

Do you all have a favorite machine quilting thread and needle?

[CaroleJ]

Guttermann's thread (solid colors)
YLI variegated threads
Schmetz needles for machine quilting

I also only ever use Guttermann's thread for piecing or any sort of sewing. Completely eliminated skipped stitches and bobbin barf on my 30 year old Singer.

[geriwood]

My favorite thread to sew and quilt with is Artful. I also love the schmetz needles sharp or jeans for quilting. My needle also depends on the size thread I use. If it is a quilt for show, I like silk thread. Geri

[sewbug]

I have machine quilted many small quilts and I like to use very thin thread for both top and bobbin with a size 60/8 Schmetz needle.
The YLI thread made for Diane Gaudynski is the best I've found for the top thread. I use Bottom Line or equivalent for the bobbin and top thread when piecing.

[cindyg]

I use 50 wt. Aurifil to piece with in either a neutral gray or beige. I've been using King Tut to machine quilt with but I may try something different as some folks say KT is too linty. I use prefilled bobbins. If I remember correctly they are polyester. I think the needle size in my quilting machine (Juki) is an 80.

[sewbug]

I found out that Embrodiery machine needles are made to withstand fast speeds and the heat/friction. They are the best ones to use on a regular sewing machine for machine quilting.