I've been using my
Handiquilter and frame to finish my quilts for a few years now and never taken the time to think much about thread. It doesn't seem to be picky and sews along without complaint most of the time. Never knowing what color of quilt will come together next, I like to be able to go out and pick up a spool when I am ready to finish up a top. I'm a big fan of
Connecting Threads as a rule and have enjoyed using their
Essential PRO cones. However, the only cones that they have at my local Joann's are serger thread, and I have been using those as well with no problems. I was happy to read
Jo's post
earlier this week about using Maxilock serger thread and was relieved to know I wasn't some oddball quilting rebel for using cheap thread. It doesn't list a size on the cone, but by comparison I'd have to say it is about 60 wt and 100% polyester. So what thread do you use for quilting? Is it worth the extra price for the name brands or is it all about getting it done?
I finally had a break this afternoon to get the borders sewn onto Crossroads. It has been hanging out on the floor for two days now, so it will be nice to get the back cut and put it next in line to be quilted. It was my turn to volunteer at math camp today so we all went in and helped with kite building. Then we were off to piano lessons and home to make dinner. Meatloaf had just gone in the oven when Kurt got home and told me he was going to volleyball tonight. So out came dinner and into the car went all three kids and the dog! It is nice and quiet here so I am enjoying the solitude
