scq Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi Everyone. I would like to know where you all like to buy your thread. Do you always order from KingsMen or a place like that...or can you ever find it locally. If so, where? At Joanns? Or a quilt store that has it. I would like to actually see the thread before I buy....instead of looking at a computer screen. What weights can we use on our machines? (I have a Millenium). Can you use serger thread. Obviously, I am still new to this....my Mille came w/ a huge thread package )that was the special deal in Feb) but I need to buy some more colors now and I'm not quite sure what to get. Any help and advice from all you pros would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I buy my threads from Cranberry Quiltworks in California. They are fast and they always take time to be sure they have my order right. I use a thead chart and use the Signiture Cotton threads. Yes you can use serger thread on a longarm but.......................it is a poor choice for quiting period because the cotton fibers are much shorter so it is a weaker thread and you will have more breakage and it will not wear as well over the life of the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Annette - do you quilt for yourself, or do you have a business and quilt for others? If you have a business license, you can order thread directly from Superior Threads at wholesale. I have an account with them and, I must admit, theirs is about the only thread I use. I love So Fine, King Tut, Bottom Line, Rainbows, etc. They all run perfectly through my machine and the price is great. I did buy a large cone of thread on sale at JoAnn's to use on my chain stitch machine (since I just pull that thread out and throw it away), it was so bad, I couldn't even get it to pull out properly -- too much lint and nappiness to it. Superior guarantees all of their thread and I love it. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Annette, I buy mostly from columbia river quilting and designs. I ordered a book that has all the thread colors in it and the colors a pretty close to the actual thread. I find that trying to see the colors on the computer isn't always the same. Good luck Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Superior is the best... I like the SoFine thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scq Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi. Thanks for all your help. I think if I can get some thread charts I will be fine. Linda - I just quilt for myself....but planning to take customers when and if that happens....for now it's my (very intense) hobby. I just thought it would be so convenient if I could run out to a store and buy what I needed and not wait for it to come or be disappointed because the color wasn't really what I expected. Sounds like I have great internet store sources! Again, thanks! Love everything I learn on this site. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINCESSTUCK Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Can you fine ladies give me some of the links to the thread places where you all buy your thread from? I have never heard of these places before but then again I think I am all by myself in the neck of the woods where I live. Thanks Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Here are a couple of links for you. Columbia River http://columbiariverquilting.com/a_e_signatrue_thread.html Kings Men http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/ Bayside https://www.baysidequilting.com/store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=55 Superior https://www.superiorthreads.com/index.php YouCanQuiltIt http://www.youcanquiltit.com/superior_threads.htm Signature Thread http://www.amefird.com/consumer_division_products.htm And serger thread? No, never. The thread you buy at Joann's is meant for domestic sewing machines (DSM) which operate 600-1200 stitches per minute. Your Millie won't even break a sweat at 1200 SPM. Longarm machines work at much higher speeds (2400 SPM). The thread you find at Joann's can't hold up to that speed. I agree with most other quilters, Superior thread is just superior When I want to use cotton, I use Signature thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 My thread inventory consists mostly of MaxiLock which can be purchased at Joann's. I do have some Superior threads, but in my opinion, MaxiLock is just as good and I cannot tell the difference. It holds up just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Princesstuck & gable428 I am a nebie just got my milli "Sweet Dreams " in June of this year ...... learned alot from this forum . I have used MaxieLock for ppppppp with a low loft batting , so much lint to deal with . Then when you use a more dense batting the tension just dosen't look as nice [no matter how much you twek it] as Superior Threads , I have a LLC which helps big time with the cost . I can order whole sale price . It is all in the tension of your machine . Every different batting and thread the tenson needs to be checked . I so far buy only Superior thread , looking in to others for as a "newbie I want to try more then one thread , maxielock is good for ppppp but not on quilts my 2 cents any way ...................... happy quilting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobuck Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Annette: I had been machine quilting on my Bernina and was doing fairly well. I had a project that required a yellow/gold/orange varigated thread. I purchased a spool of YLI Machine Quilting thread at my local quilt shop. I was running low on the spool so I ordered a cone from Kingsman (before they changed their wholesale/retail pricing). I had ordered my Millie so I thought a cone waas a good purchase for future use....I tried to use the YLI on the Millie and no matter how I tweeked the tension it was break--break--break. I was ready to throw the cone in the lake(I live on one.). I can only use it in the bobbin , not on the top thread. I called APQS and basically they said some threads just won't work and recommended Superior. The So Fine and King Tut so far are great. Signature thread is very linty but will work. Happy quilting. Jo-Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I use Superior and usually get it straight from Superior. Never had any problems. I especially like the Rainbows, but all of it's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwltnldy Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I buy Permacore from Dallas Thread and Superior from Superior (all wholesale). I use Permacore at no charge to customers, but charge a specialty price for all other threads such as So Fine, Superior, King Tut, Bottom Line, etc. I never use Signature for anything. Tried Maxilock from JoAnns once and it was yucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltNutOne Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 they have kingtut, so fine, masterpiece and bottom line. and even carry the new rainbow threads from superior as well. and its an all canadian site! they also carry aurifil threads as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TishMarshall Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ramona and Linda, You both are always so helpful when you add in the web links like this. Everyone here on the site has been really helpful to say the least. T. Originally posted by ramona-quilter Here are a couple of links for you. Columbia River http://columbiariverquilting.com/a_e_signatrue_thread.html Kings Men http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/ Bayside https://www.baysidequilting.com/store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=55 Superior https://www.superiorthreads.com/index.php YouCanQuiltIt http://www.youcanquiltit.com/superior_threads.htm Signature Thread http://www.amefird.com/consumer_division_products.htm And serger thread? No, never. The thread you buy at Joann's is meant for domestic sewing machines (DSM) which operate 600-1200 stitches per minute. Your Millie won't even break a sweat at 1200 SPM. Longarm machines work at much higher speeds (2400 SPM). The thread you find at Joann's can't hold up to that speed. I agree with most other quilters, Superior thread is just superior When I want to use cotton, I use Signature thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 JoBuck, I feel your pain with YLI thread. It is so beautiful. The color combinations are just yummy. But I cannot run it on the top without lots of thread breakage. I did a lap quilt last month and broke my own rule #2 - I will not use customer-supplied thread. She brought me 2 spools on YLI Limey thread. The back was lime greens too. I decided to try the new YLI Variations thread (Grass) in the bobbin and it was perfect for the back. After one row on the panto, I started counting the thread breaks on this little lap quilt. I had 47 thread breaks; which means 47 trips around the machine to fix and re-thread. I adjusted the be-jeebers out of the tension still could not keep it from breaking. Sewer's Aid was no help; different bobbin case - no help; moved spool from top spool holder to back cone holder and then back again - no help. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Originally posted by sewingupastorm I buy my threads from Cranberry Quiltworks in California. They are fast and they always take time to be sure they have my order right. I use a thead chart and use the Signiture Cotton threads. Yes you can use serger thread on a longarm but.......................it is a poor choice for quiting period because the cotton fibers are much shorter so it is a weaker thread and you will have more breakage and it will not wear as well over the life of the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Oops. Here's the rest of my message. I just inherited 3 new cones of Signature thread, but nowhere on the cones (nor the little label inside the cone) say the content of the thread. So I don't know if I have cotton or poly or a blend. The Signature thread cones are white and the Word SIGNATURE is written atthe top of the cone in RED. However, another cone that I've had for awhile that does say it's 100% cotton has the Signature in BLACK. Could someone please check their newer thread cones to see if the lettering is black or red. I hope I have 100% cotton, but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Georgene! :-) Just to be sure, I would call the Signature company & get it straight from the horses mouth! http://www.amefird.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was told that if you want quality quilting to buy quality thread. I use Superior, So Fine, Tut, and just tried Masterpiece and WOW it quilted like butter, no problems and it looks beautiful. My machine also seems to like pre-wound bobbins better, but we are going to try and get over that issue! Yes, it is more convenient, but I also like the top and bottom to match, at least at this point in my learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I agree about the Superior thread. That is my thread of choice. I don't have a long arm yet, so I'll be using the Signature thread that was free to me on my DSM. IF it's 100% cotton that is. If it's not, I guess I can use it on my serger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfairy Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I have been LA quilting for over 16 years and have used pretty much all I could try. Until a couple of years ago. One quilter told me to try a company out of Ca. called Salus Textile. They make Polyester and Rayon. They can be reached at: 800-447-2587. Ask them to send you their booklet of each the Poly and Rayon. Only thing the rayon is stressed against using on quilts that will be bleached as this will dissolve the rayon. But who bleaches quilts? They are in cones of 5000 yards for only $3 each. I have tons of the colors they all have this shine to them not like most threads. And they are so easy to use never a tension problem. They are considered 40 w or 120/2. Stands up to any washings. My customers just love them and never ask for my old threads any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINCESSTUCK Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 O.K. now some one mentioned pre-wound bobbins. Does everyone buy the pre-wound one or do they wind there own. To me I feel like I would be throwing my money out the window when I have my own thread already there and not winding my own bobbins. Why Granny would turn over twice if i bought pre-wound bobbins. I would like more feed back on that. Advantages and dis-advantages of them. You all are the best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 That is totally a personal perference....And totally depends on what effect you are trying to get. If you are Heirloom quilting, the pre-wound bobbins are great. If you are just general quilting...I wind my own with the matching thread from the top. Its totally a whatever you want to do thing. The advantage of Pre-wound bobbins...they hold more because they are loaded with Bottom Line if you get them from Superior Threads. I personally don't use many of the them....like you I would rather load my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Regarding prewound bobbins, I get the Superior Threads prewound bobbins and they are great! I have to admit that when I first heard about prewound bobbins, I thought to myself, "gee, how lazy can a person be?", but believe me, they are so convenient because they have so much more thread on them than the ones I wind myself. Give them a try and I bet you will love them. Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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