Lemon Tree Tami Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 So far I've been very happy using Superior Threads So Fine on my Freddie. It seems to work well with all the quilts that I've done to date. But I have someone who's asked whether I can do something that would mimic the heavier look you get with using perle cottons. Immediately King Tut sprang to mind but I wondered if there were others that you've had good luck with that I should try out. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 For shine, try Metro embroidery thread. This is the package I bought. They have other assortments and single cones all for a good price. http://metroemb.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_35&product_id=360 For matte, King Tut is great variegated, but fussy to work with. Some machines love it, my Millie hates it and I sold all of mine a while ago. There is a 12 weight that some have used successfully, but I think it needs a bigger needle and maybe retiming to match the needle. http://www.sulky.com/catalog/sub/sulky-12-wt-cotton-petites-solid-colors-50-yd-snap-spools Remind your customer that machine stitching will never match hand stitching but a nice heavy line of thread can be very effective, especially on traditional and primitive quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Superior Omni thread is a bit thicker...........matte finish. Very economical, too. My Millie hates King Tut as well............I had to sell what I had when I got Millie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingpup Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I started out by using OMNI....and it is thicker than so fine...worked fine for me.....Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Wow, the metro thread is very reasonable embroidery thread. Has anyone used it in their embroidery machines? Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegates Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 My Millie loves Omni by Superior- it makes a beautiful stitch. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2quilter Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Metro works well in my Lenni and both of my domestic embroidery machines, and as a bonus you can get matching prewound bobbins which I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn W Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 When I want the look of hand quilting I use Perma Core. It is a thicker, matte finish thread. I get that at www.lequilters.com. If I want a thread with a sheen I use BFC, which I also use in my industrial embroidery machine. I get that at www.bfc-stash.com. I also have the Metro thread but have been disappointed with it. My Milli runs the Perma Core and BFC flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I love the Signature cotton threads! They have lint but they look so great quilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 King Tut works on my Millie but it does get linty in the bobbin case. It has been years since any client as requested 100% cotton thread so I haven't been using it anymore. So if your looking to give it a try I would be willing to sell you my 27 cones for a good deal if your interested. Message me if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Tami Not sure which So-Fine thread you have been using but they make a So-Fine #30 which is thickier and heavier than the So-Fine #50. You may want to try it if you like the So-Fine thread. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Off topic! Good to have you back, Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Tami Not sure which So-Fine thread you have been using but they make a So-Fine #30 which is thickier and heavier than the So-Fine #50. You may want to try it if you like the So-Fine thread. David So Fine #30 is great thread. Love the colors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Tree Tami Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thank you everyone for all of your suggestions. I'm going to get a few different cones and experiment with them to find what works the best on my Freddie. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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