newellyn Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Plus if you order the 34 cone pack for $64.00 you get 10% more off for a quantity discount. I have used mine a lot and love it. Between the Metro Thread and Magna bobbins from Filtec I have no tension or breakage problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I got a box of mini ones to try - yummy colours but paid £17 or $25 in customs (still quite cheap though) - haven't tried them yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReisingStarQuilts Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 OMG, I am sooo behind the times!! I just discovered Isacord for Gertie and love it. I will certainly put in an order for Metro before the price starts climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I had a bad experience with tension the first time I used this thread, but I am not 100% convinced it was the threads fault - although am not sure what it was !!! although at the time I said I would never use it again. But I have just finished another quilt with these threads and it was better tension this time and looks great. (although I still prefer Glide !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Linda Rech, I love that picture! I want to see what this thread looks like quilted. I know someone posted a picture, but are there any more out there. I still haven't used Rainbows because of the shine....this stuff really shines Not sure I'm ready for this one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just ordered mine today. Got the Advanced package of the big cones. That price is just too good to let slip by. The colors were yummy. So far I have had no problems with any threads I have tried to use. I just have to adjust the tension when I first start and then - off to the races! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 MaryBeth here is a picture of the "gold" color I used on this item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 This a photo of a practice cloth with the metro flourescent yellow (I thought I would use the colour I liked the least however I really like it stitched out) This is what changed my mind about this thread. I dont think you can see this very well on this size photo actually, but it stitched out perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Tried a bit bigger this time. Sorry if you're bored already !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Those are great examples....so do you see the sheen, like Rainbows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hi Marybeth, Yes you do see a sheen, but it is quite subtle !!! Now I am having better luck with the tension I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Monica that quilt is yummers!! Love your practice piece Janette! Yes, Mary Beth it is shiny, kind of like Floriani or Isacord. I think. Someone jump in here if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I too used it on my small sampler pieces. Here is one I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastiffMomQlt Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 OK, OK, you've convinced me! I just put in an order I can hardly wait to get it! Thanks for all the examples, pics & feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I've been using So Fine and love it. But I also would like to try some thread with a shine. I checked the website and saw that this is 40 weight. Did you have to loosen your top tension very much with this thread? Just curious. I tried Rainbow and had an awful time with that, don't want to go there again ! As always, you guys are a wealth of knowledge, thanks for sharing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 This thread is comparable to Rainbows...only in solid colors. It does come in variagated...but I for one did not like the colors. I love Rainbows...so this was a no brainer for me to choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Rainbows is made of Rayon, Metro thread is Polyester, much stronger, hence it will not break as easy or fray. As far as tension is concerned, it's like any change in thread, the finer the tighter, the thicker the looser, but \\i find this thread to be like Lava, so I can have the top tension fairly thight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Monika...Rainbows is 40wt trilobal polyester thread. Not rayon. Metro is also 40wt 100% polyester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Sorry to disagree Monika but Superior advertises that Rainbows is Trilobal polyester. Maybe you are thinking of a different thread. It was made to look like rayon so maybe it did a good job in the fakeout. Lisa:) Taken from the website: 40 wt. trilobal polyester 2,000 yard cones Looks like Kristina is quicker on the reply than I am!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 You are right Ladies, sorry, I mixed it up with my embroidery thread I use in my Designer I. (Where is the ruler to schlap me hands????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I usually use SoFine and I didn't have to change the tension too much when I put the Metro cone on. I have used Rainbows in the past and Rainbows has to be loosened a lot more. This also is quite a bit more shiny than SoFine. I just went ahead and ordered all their neutral colors yesterday. Great way for someone to build their supply of colors without breaking the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I you use rayon be careful, it isn't color fast and will fade. It's beautiful when new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDquilter Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Oay - you all sold me - last night I ordered the box of 166 colors (small cones) and when I checked out I was pleasantly surprised with a 10% discount!!! Woo Hoo !!! To make it even easier I used my paypal account to check out and they email me today to say it was shipped. I can't wait to get it and try it on something!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for the link and the photos ladies - you have made up my mind for me! And answered my questions too!!! I love to use 40wt threads..... :cool::cool: I will place my order too!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Originally posted by newellyn Magna bobbins from Filtec I have no tension or breakage problems at all. Now as to these bobbins mentioned.... I am running low on my prewound Coat & clark, and the place I used to order from is out of business I will have to try these maybe.... Anyone else use these?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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