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Pat Noonan
I heard of the Magna-Glide bobbins on a web chat site and decided to go and look at Fil-Tec’s Bobbin Central. Because I'm a long-arm quilter, I am always looking at new products (or at least new to me) and was very interested in the magnetic pre-wound bobbins. I signed-up to be on the mailing list and within a few hours, I received a call from a Fil-Tec rep wanting to know if I would like a free sample. Within one week, it arrived in my mailbox. I tried a bobbin first, as that was what had peeked my interest. I was amazed. It was the first time in about a year that I had absolutely no tension issues. Quilting with the Magna-Glide was so effortless. Within a very short time, I placed my first order with Fil-Tec and started using the bobbins. The thread is awesome and just plain doesn't break. I don't know how they do it, but it is amazing. Now, each time a quilt comes in, I don't dread the fact that I'll be trying to sort out the tension issues. It is so good to find a product that meets all of your needs and is reasonably priced as well. Thank you Fil-Tec.
Karen McTavish
As thread trends come and go, I believe what is fundamentally and historically important to quilters is that threads do not break. A thread that does not break enables the quilter to focus on design and technique. When we can quilt beautifully - and when we work with a beautiful thread with little thought of tension issues or thread breakage - we can move on to the next level of artistry. With Glide thread and Magna-Glide pre-wound bobbins, the combination is flawless tension. Cardboard pre-wounds have been problematic for me in the past and have caused many tension issues for me, so I have always wound my own bobbins. Teaching on the road does not allow for me to wind my own for a large classroom. I have found that Magna-Glide pre-wounds and Glide thread is the perfect combination for hours of beautiful quilting. Glide adds a touch of sparkle to the quilt, which is similar to a very subtle metallic. It can be used as a traditional thread as well as an art thread.
There is nothing better than quilting with a thread that shows perfect tension, doesn't break, and makes your quilting shimmer! This is the thread I use on my own quilts, when I am teaching at conventions, and when the camera is on!
Kathleen Garvey
I have used your Clear Glide pre-wound bobbins in my embroidery machine for a few years now, and love how long they last. When doing a large embroidery design it is great not having to keep changing bobbins.
I have recently started using your Magna Glide bobbins in my APQS Lenni longarm quilting machine. I must tell you they are fantastic. I am finding it so much easier to set the tension, without having to use a backlash spring in the bobbin case, which is due to the clever little magnet. They also last much longer than the bobbins I have to wind myself. I would definitely recommend your Magna Glide bobbins to new and experienced longarmers,
I have been reading on the Quilting forum how people love your Glide thread for their top thread in their longarm machines, so thought it was time I tried it for myself. I am so excited for my order to arrive. I am very pleased to hear that soon we will be able to buy matching bobbins to go with the Glide thread!!!
I would just like to add that I live in the UK and have found your website easy to navigate and place my order. I also appreciate that orders are dispatched quickly with a tracking service.
Nora Alquraisha
I learned of Fil-Tec Glide thread and Magna-Glide bobbins from a close friend. I tried the Glide thread and Magna-Glide bobbins and it was like quilting through butter. The tension is perfect and consistent from the beginning of the bobbin to the very end. The stitches are glossy and just beautiful. The company is great to work with and I love the fact the thread is made right here in the United States. If you are a long-arm quilter, try the Glide thread and Magna-Glide bobbins. You will love them.
Laura West Kong
I had a sample of Glide Trilobal Polyester thread from Fil-Tec Bobbin Central that I'd been saving to try out on a mini quilt top. As you can see on the cloud appliqué, it satin stitches beautifully. Notice the tight curves and inside points of the cloud. (These are 4-inch blocks.) I LOVE that even though I stacked up quite a bit of thread to cover the corners and curves, this thread was fine enough that it didn't jam up or get caught in the feed dogs.
Glide's shine matches that of rayon, plus it's colorfast.
Jane Swanzy
I have been using Fil-Tec’s Magna-Glide bobbins for a couple of years and wouldn’t think about using anything else. Even though I have been buying the bobbins I had never considered buying Glide thread. I had been loyal to another competitive thread since I started doing machine embroidery and just couldn’t see a reason to change. I had picked up samples of Glide at a trade show, but hadn’t tried it yet. One day I received an email from Matt Rhodes of Fil-Tec commenting on an article in Impressions Magazine about my work. He asked if I had tried Glide thread. I told him I had a sample, but had not tried it yet. Matt offered to send me some colors other than the white and black samples I had so I would give it a good try. I took him up on his offer. As soon as I stitched out the first design with Glide thread I was hooked. I do a lot of high stitch count embroidery on denim and need thread that will give good coverage and won’t break. Since switching to Glide, I rarely have a thread break, coverage is excellent, and the sheen of the thread is fabulous. Initially I was going to buy the Glide to replace colors as I ran out of my old thread line. But, I like it so much I have already bought most of the basic colors and many of my favorite colors and have just put the other thread away.
As long as I was ordering thread, I figured I might as well give the Stabilglider backings a try. That turned out to be another good decision on my part. I have used the ClearStitch, TearStitch, Classic, HatStitch, and Peel ‘N’ Stick so far. All are great. I especially love the Peel ‘N’ Stick. It has enough stick to hold the denim, but not so sticky as to gum up my needles. In addition to offering quality products, Fil-Tec makes ordering a breeze. Generally it is late at night when I have time to order products so being able to do so online is very important. Fil-Tec’s website is logical and easy to navigate. Viewing, selecting and buying product is a simple process and I really appreciate that. Good product, pleasant buying experience, nice people – what’s not to love!
 
 
 
Page Johnson
As a Professional Quilter, I strive to produce a quality product for my customers. At the same time keeping my costs and time invested at a reasonable rate. By using Glide thread I have been able to achieve both these goals. It runs effortlessly on both of my machines, an A1 and a Gammill with a Statler.
The thread's sheen adds luster to any quilt. When used on wall hangings or show quilts it catches and reflects the light to show off the stitching, adding a new dimension. Glide is perfect to outline appliqué and embroideries. When used with Batiks, it completes the "look" I am after. It can be warm and rich, or cool and crisp.
The fine weight makes for an excellent back ground fill. When lines are closely quilted, the detail is precise without the "thready" look of other threads. Small stitches are necessary to show off the detail of micro designs. Glide maintains its sheen and fineness even at 20 stitches per inch.
I have used other threads that break, split, and fray. The downtime of rethreading cuts deeply into profits. Glide's strength allows me to quilt at a faster speed, even with quick directional changes, I have few thread breaks. The twist is just right. I have fewer loops coming off the cone, and I never have to use a net anymore. I am amazed at the time I save. I never want to work with "fussy" thread again.
Glide thread is an excellent value. Each cone holds more thread then other brands. The snap-cone design is wonderful as well. I love being able to enclose the thread ends. I can store the thread without losing yards to tangles.
Tension is an ongoing issue for Longarm quilters. I have found I make machine adjustments much less when I am using the Magna Glide bobbins with the magnetic core. I love the convenience and the time saved over winding my own. Each pre-wound bobbin has more thread then their competitors, so I stop to change bobbins less.
Glide offers both quality and value. The appearance is perfect for show quilts, yet it has the strength and affordability for everyday quilts. Is it any wonder Glide is my new favorite thread?
       
Linda Steller
A friend and I were first introduced to Fil-Tec threads at the Quilt Market in Portland, OR in the Spring of 2007. I tried the Glide thread and loved it, but, because I had never been a fan of pre-wound bobbins, I put off using them. About a year ago, I loaded a practice piece and, being the lazy soul I am, decided just to use the Magna-Glide pre-wound bobbins. I was blown away. I had perfect tension, the stitches just sank right into the quilt and the stitching was so even and lovely. I now rarely use anything else in the bobbin. Another big plus to the Magna-Glide bobbins is the core recycling program. I am very much into recycling and was surprised and pleased to find a coupon and return label in the box with my bobbins! Way to go Fil-Tec.
Patti Marrin
I love using Glide thread. The lovely shades and rich hues lure you in. My background is in graphic design, so color is of the utmost importance to me. I want the colors I use to glow, and Glide thread doesn’t disappoint!
This is a very easy thread to use if you have a long arm machine. You will need to adjust your tension a bit, but it is worth it for the sophisticated look you can achieve. Glide has a low twist, and lays flat. When you realize how the stitched seam looks and the sheen the thread gives your work, you will want it in every color! Pair it with Glisten metallic and you will be delighted!
I have tried many other threads that I won’t name... and none come close to the ease of use and look of Glide, Glisten, and the new Affinity variegated. If you prefer cotton, Bobbin Central has those threads too!
Ronda Beyer
Reasons I was drawn to and love Glide Thread:
1. It is very, very easy to get great tension with Glide thread. Tension is one of the number one problems long arm quilters have with thread. With other threads, you have to tweak the tension with color changes within the same brand, but with Glide, once your tension is set it works for ALL colors. In my opinion, this is most important.
2. Color: the gorgeous sheen of the thread caught my eye. This in itself really makes a quilt sing and adds just enough punch with the sheen to really accent a quilt without using harsh colors (but the colors are bold enough to give Art Quilts that extra sparkle).
3. The overall strength of Glide. As long arm quilters, there is nothing worse than a thread that breaks if we quilt too fast or quilt over a seam. Glide threads are wonderful blenders, meaning that there are several colors that will work on many fabric colors and they blend so there is no need to change colors, which saves the quilter money and time. Glide easily locks the top and bottom threads as we stop and start, making tying off and burying threads unnecessary.
Linzi Upton
Fil-Tec is a great thread company to deal with. I thoroughly recommend their products to newbie long-arm quilters who are always impressed with how the Magna-Quilt bobbins remove the hassle of messing about with tension. It has been easy for me to ship thread from the USA to the UK. I am delighted to see all of the new thread ranges that are coming out to satisfy the demands of long-arm quilters. I am very pleased with the colour and texture of Glide and the Harmony variegated cotton thread. It will be featuring in a lot of my exhibition work from now on!
Alan Foster
All A's Advertising Specialties
I have not been doing embroidery for very long but can see that your products are what I will be using in my business. I have experienced a tremendous decrease in the amount of thread breaks and have had numerous compliments on the work I have done using your products. Thank You so much and keep up the great work.
Bryan B. Ferguson
Willowtree Embroidery
Fil-Tec continues to produce a great products. I love their service and attention to detail. Willowtree Embroidery will exclusively use Fi-Tec. The only reason I would buy another competitive thread is if they don't have the color I need. I have not experience this issue, though. On the "About Us" page of our website we mention Fil-Tec as our pledge to purchase American made products.
Shannon Miller
Smooth Athletics
We LOVE this thread. It runs without looping at all, has great coverage and on difficult fabrics or hats with buckram. We NEVER get a fray or break. Sometimes we jostle just a little bit to see who gets to use the Glide stock that we have! We all want to use Glide, and cannot wait for our order to arrive!
Glide has totally increased our production...especially on hats!"
Mickey Wahoo
We Embroidery
Just did a quick test of the Glide thread I ordered from you. I picked a competitive thread I've had problems with in the past. I wasn't sure if the digitizing, needle, hooping, stabilizer, or tension could be contributing to the problem. For my test I sewed the word "Peanut" in a curly font with the competitive thread, then replaced it with Glide and sewed it again just under the first sew out. The competitive thread had a noticeable loop, a few specks of bobbin thread showing, frayed twice, and had to be re-threaded once. Your thread sewed perfect with no stopping. I usied the same hooping, needle, and needle bar. I even got out the magnifying glass! I found a few more loops and bobbin thread in the competitive thread, but none in yours. Glide is going to make my life easier and my production better. I plan to phase out my thread collection and replace it with Glide. I may even have to put the other brands up for sale on Ebay to speed up the process! Thanks for a great product. I'm always glad to buy Made in America.
Robert W. McGinnis
RWM Embroidery & More
Just received my order! Your thread is awesome! It has a better shine to it then the current thread I use and even has a better look to it then what the other leading threads do. You also have an excellent variation in your thread selection.
I use shear backing for my sports shirts and such. I ordered your Clear-Stitch. It seems much nicer, thicker then what I have been getting. Needless to say, you have a new and very satisfied customer.
Lorri Forrester
Hummingbird Gifts
Fil-Tec's Glide is the best product on the market. I was doing 200,000 stitches per patch patterns which were taking me as long as one and a half days because of thread breaks with my normal thread, which I get from one of the leading companies. The time saving with having few to no breaks is amazing. I tried the Glide product since I always had such good success with the Magna-Glide bobbin, and was able to do the same design in as little as 4 hours. WOW on the colors' vibrancy and high sheen. They are adding new colors weekly and I am looking forward to more Glide colors. The Magna-Glide bobbins are a money and time saver. The staff is more then helpful, they are all outstanding, willing to take the time to answer all of my questions. I am a true believer in your product
Chris DuHaime
Big-D Custom, LLC
I use polyester thread and recently changed to Fil-Tec. This thread looks great and sews like a dream. I have had a lot less thread breaks and less tension problems. They also make the magnetic core bobbins and using them both together is a plus all around.
Anita Vigeant
Anita's Custom Embroidery
I was having problems with the tension on my Tajima Neo 2. No matter what I did, I could not keep the tension correct. I
had a tech come out and he did not have a solution. That same afternoon a sample of your new thread arrived by mail. I tried it and my Neo has never run better and the tension is a snap to adjust. I have already placed an order for some of your thread and your bobbins. Thank you for taking care of my tension problem and sending me a sample of your thread.
Sandy Stretton
Black River Embroidery
I have found the greatest new thread. This stuff is really strong. Get a sample and do the pull test. Glide puts all others to shame.
Cintas
We brought in one case of bobbins to perform trials. Imagine our surprise when our operators not only were receptive to something new, but adamantly refused to switch back to the other bobbin after seeing the staggering increase in
stitches per bobbin we received with Magna-Glide.
Land's End
Embroidery operators complained in the past about how the following shift operators would reset tensions and how they constantly had to reset it to their personal liking. Since our change to Magna-Glide, tensions remain at initial settings.
We no longer hear tension adjustment complaints from operator to operator.
Gear For Sports
We were absolutely shocked to realize that depending on the stitch pattern we were sewing, that we got 80,000 to 143,000
stitches per bobbin with Magna-glide. Currently we throw out our standard paper-sided bobbin at 40,000 stitches.
Ensign Emblem
I have never seen such a uniform stitch throughout the entire bobbin. We have significantly reduced thread breaks. Our business is based on fast order-response and high quality work. Magna-Glide is a must for both.
Camp David
Our test is complete and the operators are begging me to order the Magna-Glide Embroidery Bobbins in. I will be contacting our purchasing department about ordering today.
ZSK
The eight-head machine we ran in our booth during the Imprint Show has a design pattern of 148,000 stitches. Incredibly we completed this entire design with only one Magna-Glide bobbin change!
Atlantic Coast Embroidery
With Magna-Glide I am able to get 20% more stitches per bobbin. At first we did not believe our own test data. Magna-Glide has a more 'even-flow,' and is not as jerky as other prewound bobbins.
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