Hello Ruth!
13 Mar 97, Ruth Haffly writes to Vicki Oldfather:
 RH> It sure saves a lot of frustration.  I use a lot of certain colors
 RH> (white, navy) and having a cone of thread means not having to worry
 RH> for a long time about running out in the middle of a project.
    Exactly.  I use a lot of white, and quite a bit of black and navy.
 RH> The Mettler brand is a bit heavier than SureLock or Maxi-Lock; I would
 RH> say it's probably your best choice for something like pants.  Overall,
    Ok.  Makes sense.
 RH> I think your best bet is to try it and see if you like it.
    I think I'm going to try that.
 RH> I started out with the adapter and one cone; it was enough to
 RH> convince me to go for it for more cones.
    That's probably what'll happen to me.
 RH> I do some quilting but use the cotton covered polyester as a general
 RH> rule.  Most of what I've done has been with mixed fabrics so I use a
 RH> mixed thread.  If I were using all cotton, I'd use an all cotton
 RH> thread. If I were to use cone thread for quilt piecing, again, I'd
 RH> have to go with the Mettler.  It is a bit pricier but seems to be a
 RH> better grade than the others.
    That's nice to know.  It's helpful to have people who have already 
experienced it to advise.
 RH> Actually, it's a shop that sells & repairs sewing machines and
 RH> vaccuums. I think most of their business comes from repairs/tune ups;
 RH> that's where I take my machines.  It is good to have a working
 RH> relationship with somebody like that; if you need special help, you're
 RH> more apt to get it if the person knows you.
    True.  That's that way with a lot of things.
 RH> Do you have an indicator light on your machine?
    Nope.  :(  Not on either machine.
 RH>   Mine has one that works most of the time; it's a big help.  I know
 RH> about how much more can sew before having to replace/rewind the
 RH> bobbin.
    I wish I had one.
 RH>  When you're doing a big project, wind an extra bobbin or 2
 RH> so you can just pop one in instead of having to take the time to wind
 RH> a new one.
    I usually have two of the common colors I sew with (navy, white, black)
 RH>   It saves a couple of minutes and a lot of frustration,
 RH> especially when time is at a premium.
    Frustration primarily.
Vicki
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