Jingle

I use coats ans clark dual duty for piecing and machne quilting thread or 100% cotton for quilting.

purplefiend

I prefer to use cotton thread for piecing quilts and machine
quilting.

Landers

I will have to try your idea. I sew alot and get a lot of lint!!

jaciqltznok

dual duty makes a ton of lint as well..it just depends on your machine, the fabric you are sewing on and the size of the needle you use!

Bluphrog

Isn't that why every machine has a thread tension adjustment feature, to adjust for different threads?

What about machines that are called "Quilter's Edition" machines (like the 440 QE)? Since most quilters use cotton thread, why would they set the machine for polyester thread. Though I can see the logic in setting embroidery machines for polyester thread.

Also, different threads produce different amounts of lint. Coats & Clark threads create a lot, including the poly/cotton threads, but the higher end cotton threads, like the Prescencia, don't create as much lint.

I remove the needle plate from my Bernina every time I change the bobbin and use a Q-tip to remove the lint.

Also, I was taught that if you are sewing cotton fabric, use cotton thread. If you are sewing poly/cotton fabric, use poly/cotton thread. Makes sense to me.

jaciqltznok

you are so totally correct...and machines are NOT set to be for any particular thread..the bobbin case is set...but some folks believe every "sky is falling" thing they are told...as a side note, most machines are not manufactured for any particular sewing..except for the machines that are just for Embroidery...all sewing machines are made for just that..sewing...the FEATURES they have like needle up/down, blanket stitch, etc..those are quilting features, but nothing a regular OLDER machine didn't already have long before quilting became a multi million dollar industry!

martha jo

Better quality cotton thread does not make much or any lint. Polyester thread is like a knife to the fabric if the quilt is small pieces and you sit on it on a bed. It will wear. Cotton top quality for me.

aronel

Thank You!! I've used poly thread on all my quilts, my Hobby Quilter seems to work better with them. At least now I don't have to worry about my quilts falling apart. :-P

Granny B

My Bernina is 27 years old and I've been using both cotton and polyester threads since day one. I've also been very careful to keep the bobbin area cleaned out as both threads leave some lint.

writerwomen

great info thank you