Hi Vicki,
 VO>     Thanks for the info.  My brother gave me a gift certificate for my
 VO> birthday to Joann Fabrics and I'm seriously thinking about getting an
 VO> adapter and some thread with it.
It sure saves a lot of frustration.  I use a lot of certain colors
(white, navy) and having a cone of thread means not having to worry for
a long time about running out in the middle of a project.
 RH> Basically, I would say that about any brand would be acceptable for
 RH> most sewing jobs; it is a bit finer than cregular cotton covered
 VO>     That's good to know as well.  I do a bit of sewing of pants for my
 VO> husband, so I think probably I should stick to the regular thread for
The Mettler brand is a bit heavier than SureLock or Maxi-Lock; I would
say it's probably your best choice for something like pants.  Overall, I
think your best bet is to try it and see if you like it.  I started out
with the adapter and one cone; it was enough to convince me to go for it
for more cones.
 VO>     I'm sorry, I can't remember if you quilt or not, but would you
 VO> recommend the cone thread for putting together quilts?
I do some quilting but use the cotton covered polyester as a general
rule.  Most of what I've done has been with mixed fabrics so I use a
mixed thread.  If I were using all cotton, I'd use an all cotton thread.
If I were to use cone thread for quilt piecing, again, I'd have to go
with the Mettler.  It is a bit pricier but seems to be a better grade
than the others.
 RH> my serger but the salesman reminded me of the buy 2, get one free deal
 RH> so (even without the coupon, I'm a regular enough face in the store) I
 RH> on 2 of the 3 cones; the 3rd is closer to being finished.
 VO>     That's pretty good.  I know the feeling about the salesman knowing
 VO> you.  :)
Actually, it's a shop that sells & repairs sewing machines and vaccuums.
I think most of their business comes from repairs/tune ups; that's where
I take my machines.  It is good to have a working relationship with
somebody like that; if you need special help, you're more apt to get it
if the person knows you.
 VO>     Now if I could just get more thread on the bobbins.  :)  Was
 VO> sewing a costume for a play and ran out, and it frustrates me to no
 VO> end when that happens.
Do you have an indicator light on your machine?  Mine has one that works
most of the time; it's a big help.  I know about how much more I can sew
before having to replace/rewind the bobbin.  When you're doing a big
project, wind an extra bobbin or 2 so you can just pop one in instead of
having to take the time to wind a new one.  It saves a couple of minutes
and a lot of frustration, especially when time is at a premium.
Catch you later,
Ruth
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