Dingle

When looking for thread a Joanns, I want to purchase 100% cotton on a large cone. I can't seem to find it or I'm not understanding what I'm looking for. All I seem to find on cones is thread that says serger on it or overlock. I'm not using either one so this isn't the thread I should purchase right? I know I can get it at CT, but I need it sooner then I can get it from them. Maybe Joanns doesn't carry the large cones, or maybe I'm just missing something.

MaryStoaks

I have never found large cones of quilting machine cotton at JoAnns. The only large cones our local store carries are serger thread which I don't like to use. I buy mine online, there are lots of choices at your fingertips.

craftybear

where do you buy your thread from online, can you share the link with us

Thank you,
Craftybear

MaryStoaks

I use thread from Threadart, bought online. They have such good prices. The thread is strong cotton, but it is linty and I have to brush out the lint from the bobbin area with each bobbin change. Sometimes there will be a knot in the thread, not often, maybe one knot per cone. There are many better brands and qualities out there. I use a lot of thread and can't spend the prices of the really good stuff.

Gramof6

I buy my piecing thread Essentials from Connecting Threads on a cone. For Quilting on the Long Arm we buy King Tut from Superior Threads online.

wvdek

Just bought oodles of Essentials thread from Connecting Threads.

Otherwise I use the Coats and Clarks Machine Quilting & Crafts mercerized Cotton Size #50 1200 yds from Egypt. It's not cheap, about $5.19 where I get.