tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post8718017719518916852..comments2024-03-11T06:27:38.308-07:00Comments on AND SEW IT GOES: Thread again, the thick and the thin of itTerry Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-16749887569022791642013-06-17T01:49:44.481-07:002013-06-17T01:49:44.481-07:00No thread snobs here either! I've collected a ...No thread snobs here either! I've collected a fair amount of vintage cotton thread over the years that supposedly has a 40 year shelf life. I've thrown out 2 spools out of hundreds so it's been a good investment. I've also just doubled regular old mercerized cotton with a 100 needle. This might not work with all machines but in my Bernina 830 the thread lies on each side of the tension disc and feeds nicely. <br /><br />I'd use the Sulky 12 should they decide to send me some :)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439169430815564392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-11771953967553448822013-03-30T06:16:20.879-07:002013-03-30T06:16:20.879-07:00I saw a few examples of your beautiful work on ano...I saw a few examples of your beautiful work on another site and decided to stop for a visit. Glad I caught this post. I've been wondering about the quality of Connecting Threads thread...now I know. And your comment on mineral oil on your thread ... I just had a shop owner and Juki dealer tell me the same thing. Her directions were to use the same oil that your machine uses. She drops her spool in the oil until it's absorbed, takes it out and lets it sit for 24 hours. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771292854292606156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-41062265415160937262013-03-29T20:27:11.743-07:002013-03-29T20:27:11.743-07:00I've been absolutely addicted to Sulky 12 wt t...I've been absolutely addicted to Sulky 12 wt thread or quite awhile! I use it when I free motion quilt my felted pieces, and I use in on art cards a lot. I LOVE it and have not had the issue you mentioned. I use a topstitch needle as well.<br /><br />Generally, I use Superior, Aurifil and Sulky threads but I do have a lot of Coats and Clark's dual duty spools left from my earlier sewist days. Quite honestly, it works just fine in all of my machines (vintage and modern)mzjohansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-8212825301692819162013-03-25T18:48:25.645-07:002013-03-25T18:48:25.645-07:00I will be looking for a quilt of you in a sporty r...I will be looking for a quilt of you in a sporty red car, breezing through a Latin American town to the red umbrella patio!Caroline https://www.blogger.com/profile/11922845492859767410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-29445533592168876962013-03-25T15:51:45.191-07:002013-03-25T15:51:45.191-07:00Yeah, Sulky 12wt is my crack of choice but only fo...Yeah, Sulky 12wt is my crack of choice but only for handwork. I will go four ply with it. Have not thought of feeding it to the Janome, picky as he is, but the Featherweight loves it. Now...to find a local dealer...Deb Lacativahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037530669295128974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-90329055729126343812013-03-25T05:57:09.919-07:002013-03-25T05:57:09.919-07:00Yeah, thread thrift doesn't transfer to shoes....Yeah, thread thrift doesn't transfer to shoes. The more you spend, the better! LOL I have to agree with you on the thread post, Terry- rarely have I encountered 'bad' thread as long as I stick to major brands. I'll keep the oil trick handy if I do have trouble- thanks! I remember a way back when someone told us about running a line of oil up the side of a spool to smooth out any problems, never heard of soaking it. Whatever works! Thanks for your good info.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286461271083389001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-30511945624156244002013-03-25T05:47:44.813-07:002013-03-25T05:47:44.813-07:00Love all this info! I'm hoping to stop at my f...Love all this info! I'm hoping to stop at my favorite fabric store today as I shop with the gals. Hope they have the heavier weight Sulky thread. Also, great news about the Connecting Threads thread. Send them an email telling them you praised their thread + the address of your link. I bet you'll get something good in the mail.<br />Thanks again,<br />Hugs from MaryMary Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043596850936557749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-20228040485562342102013-03-25T05:44:55.031-07:002013-03-25T05:44:55.031-07:00Your observation on how much you spend for your ma...Your observation on how much you spend for your materials and machines put me in mind of those "would be" Ansel Adams sorts who invariably ask "what kind of camera" is being used. My favorite tale is that of a woman asking a famous photographer how he got such wonderful photos. His reply - "F8 and be there". It is the operator, not the machine. :DPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-55240133917511981512013-03-25T05:34:46.207-07:002013-03-25T05:34:46.207-07:00Thanks for the update on the Connecting Threads th...Thanks for the update on the Connecting Threads thread. The only reason I haven't tried it is because I have a good supply of Star threads that I've used for years and haven't needed thread. However, at Expo a year ago I bought a dozen spools of Aurifil cotton in neutral colors. I have had some trouble with Aurifil breaking. I think I'll try the mineral oil treatment and see if that solves the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-6648285868220405422013-03-25T05:26:30.760-07:002013-03-25T05:26:30.760-07:00You'd look great tootling around in your fancy...You'd look great tootling around in your fancy red car!!!<br /><br />Glad to hear you like the "cheap thread". I have been wanting to buy more but waiting for a sale.<br /><br />A couple years ago some friends turned me onto Sewer's Aid. I was having trouble with thread breaking as I sewed and had tried everything I could think of. They told me to squeeze the SA liquid all over the thread spool and let it soak in. It worked! I looked at my bottle and it doesn't say what it is exactly...but I'm guessing it's the same concept as the mineral oil treatment.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-14779102258089412982013-03-25T02:37:03.094-07:002013-03-25T02:37:03.094-07:00I am surprised that your computerized machine will...I am surprised that your computerized machine will accept the Sulky 12, which is so much thicker than regular weight thread. On my non-computerized Pfaff 1222e I use #8 and #5 perle cotton and a 100 top stitch needle and have no problems. I do have to rewind the perle from a skein or ball to a spool, but it is quick work. This is one of the reasons I use a 39 year old machine. Love, DelDelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433487427679233617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-54959801786342502542013-03-25T01:51:16.432-07:002013-03-25T01:51:16.432-07:00Mineral oil, eh? will definitely give it a go!Mineral oil, eh? will definitely give it a go!Karodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659789966973636488noreply@blogger.com