thread to buy

[lrooth]

I am purchasing a 2004 millenium and planning to start up a small business. What would be a good choice of thread colors for me to purchase as a "starter Kit" ?

[John Mitchell]

You will receive some thread to get you started with your machine purchase.

John

[juliagraves]

Superior Threads has some starter kits that have a variety of thread types. http://superiorthreads.com/

If you have a business, you can order wholesale. Contact them for details.

For just starting out, So Fine is a good inexpensive polyester. The Rainbow is a beautiful variegated trilobal polyester, but more expensive. Really shimmers on the quilt. King Tut is a beautiful variegated cotton. Bottom Line is an excellent bobbin thread - melts into the back.

Good luck!

Julia

[juliagraves]

Now that I read your post again, I see "colors"!

I fought the urge to get one of every color, and went with:

Mother Goose - a medium-light brown that goes with a lot of things.

For bobbin thread, go with neutrals - white, gray (lt, med, dark) and taupe.

Variegated - a blend of light and dark

Get the Superior Threads color catalog or a thread card and have your customer select, then order that.

You can get a wholesale account with www.youcanquiltit.com and pay minimal shipping for 1 cone.

Good luck again - Julia

[lrooth]

thanks for the advice. I will see what comes with my machine and then check out superior threads on line. Linda

[Stagecl]

Check out Kingsmen Quilting Supply for all supplies.

I also like Signature thread, 100% cotton...it is heavier than So Fine...quilts beautifully. I do use a finer thread in my bobbin (So Fine) when using Signature in the top.

Cheryl Mathre

Stone Creek Quilting

Sandy Hook, Va

[janeta]

I really like Isacord thread which was recommended by Jamie Wallen at a quilting workshop I attended. He is an awesome quilting artist and it is his thread of choice. It is reasonably priced and has a nice sheen to it as well. The website is http://www.threadetc.com/ . When you go there click on the left side where it says navigation and scroll down to isacord thread. They have different colors on sale each month and when you buy you do not have to fill in the information about what type of machine you have, since quilting machines are not a choice. Hope you like it as much as I do. Janet:D

[Stagecl]

I like Isacord too...you can pick it up at a shop that sell embroidery machine thread...if you want to try it before you order.

Cheryl Mathre

Stone Creek Quilting

Sandy Hook, VA

[jmyhogan]

We have very good results with Superior's So Fine, Bottom Line and , Rainbows. I find that there are fewer tension problems with these. I have used King Tut that came with the machine as a top thread and used the Bottom Line or So Fine in the bobbin with good results after much tension adjusting. We have used lots of Isacord for embroidery and it has worked very well. I have not yet tried it for quilting, Will have to try that.

[Stagecl]

I have trouble with Rainbows and Highlights by Superior...for me they tend to fray and break even with very little tension...but I don't have that problem with Isacord. Oh well....

Cheryl Mathre

Stone Creek Quilting

Sandy Hook, VA

[mountainmanda]

I absolutely adore the PolyQuilter line by Superior Threads. It is a heavier thread and looks so pre-t-ful when used. I have one cone of every color of So Fine and love it as well. But i have to say the heavier threads are my favorites.

Good Luck and Happy Quilting!

[chickenscratch]

Cheryl, I have that same problem with Highlights, especially the blues and greens. I have loosened my top tension to the point of getting loops on the back, but I still get breaking on top; and the thread is always frayed, not just snapped clean.

[ramona-quilter]

I agree with Julia, www.youcanquiltit.com is an authorized Superior distributor. Thr price & shipping are right if you have a business license. I love doing business with Sonia.

Superior So Fine (poly):

Pearl (402 )

cream-colored Putty ( 403)

Out of the blue(433) like a navy blue

Black (411)

Prewound bobbins or Bottom Line for the bobbin:

Black (625)

Dark Blue (609)

Champagne (650)

Signature Cotton:

Parchment (off-white blends with everything)

Mother Goose another blender

I also use PermaCore, easy tension, less expensive and a bajillion colors.

Good luck with your new biz.