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    #31
    Originally posted by Zarah
    Originally posted by loise98
    Originally posted by Zarah
    Me too
    I love the way these threads treat my sewing machines. Norma, are you the "Norma in Denmark" that won the fabric. Congratulations.
    Yep, I am. I'm soo looking forward to receive the fabric. I'll post a picture when it comes.
    Congratulations Norma. What fabric? Was there a competition?

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      #32
      Congratulations, Norma! Very happy to see your name on the list!

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        #33
        Congratulations Norma. What fabric? Was there a competition?[/quote]

        Tambani. There was a chance to win one in the Daily Blog, where Alex read the story about the rejected wife
        Thanks Renata, I'm happy too

        living in Central Denmark
        Charlie Brown: The secret is to look fantastic at a distance

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          #34
          Ah, now I understand :idea: I guess I missed that. Well congratulations Norma I am sure you will put it to good use.

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            #35
            A little late to this thread, but I am very much a thread snob. I recently went to the Minnesota Quilt Show and made one big purchase. It was my little tiny bag of threads that cost me a big bunch of money from Superior Threads but do I regret that purchase. Not one bit!!!!! I love my Superior threads. I have a source of Guiterman threads where I can get them at a very good price and for basic one color spools or some variagated colors I still use them. Those I use for piecing primarily. For my raw edge applique or quilting, King Tut or Rainbow are my threads of choice. Occasionally I use metallics and I have found Superior's metallics most reliable. I also use Monopoly for certain things. and then of course there is Ricky Tims Razzle Dazzle for bobbin quilting. Can you tell I am a fan!!!!!!! Not a paid representative in any way. In fact the biggest part of my Quilt show budget always goes to Superior. But their threads are the best and Superior Bob provides the best information so put me on the top of the fan list. Ann

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              #36
              Miss Ann,
              I agree! And I notice that a big part of my show budget does always go to Superior, as well! I tried MasterPiece in the SoTTT exchange (for HSTs) and Wow! I loved how that lovely thread just melted in the seam for zero bulk. Never noticed bulk before, but felt like I could really tell the difference.

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                #37
                Me too, Roseanne! I grabbed some old thread to do some piecing recently and after sewing and pressing, switched back to Masterpiece for seams that set right into the fabric with no bulk. Surprising how much difference that little bit of bulk makes! :shock:


                It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
                That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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                  #38
                  Yep, most of my money spent at a show is spent at Superior.


                  It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
                  That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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                    #39
                    Me too!


                    It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
                    That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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                      #40
                      I cannot believe the difference in my blocks since I joined TQS. It's the great thread I am using, more careful stitching, starched fabric, and better pressing techniques. I love my Superior thread. Great thread,wonderful service and great teaching can't be beat.

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                        #41
                        I have some threads that belonged to my Mother and she passed away 25 years ago they are in a drawer and that's where they are staying.
                        They are like rope but in those days there wasn't the choice we have now.
                        I too like superior threads and I'm looking forward to F.O.Q UK. to stock up.
                        For free motion embroidery my sewing machine loves Robison Anton and Madera especially their polyneon.
                        Anne

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                          #42
                          Anne, you are not the only one with a ton of old threads. I have just sorted through mine and about 90% are now in a box, waiting for the start of school. One of the art teachers loves it when she gets a box full of 'odds and sods' from me.
                          From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

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                            #43
                            I have some antiquish threads also. I use a small amount of my mother's old thread on (nearly) every quilt..just a few inches of sewing...as a kind of tradition. But there really are a lot of threads in my collection that can go somewhere else.

                            "Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
                            Betty Jo

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                              #44
                              The threads that I use the most are Aurifil, Superior and Isacord. Each brand does an excellent job of the purpose that it is meant for. For thread play my favourite is Isacord, with 390 colours to choose from. It does an excellent job and I have never had any problems with it and the results are beautiful.

                              Sheila

                              "Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
                              Betty Jo

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                                #45
                                Me to me to.......cant go past superior threads I say.........


                                Taree NSW - Australia
                                My motto in life: live by the three GGG’s - be Grateful, be Gracious, be Gorgeous to yourself

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