Maride, it's funny you should mention this. I've been very disappointed in Mettler thread over the last year. I'm wondering if they've changed manufacturing countries or processes, because I've had the same experience as you. I'm not planning on buying any more of it. I'll use up what I've got and that's that! I'm much happier with Aurifil and even Guterman(which many folks poo-poo in the quilting world.) I've found Gutterman has less lint than Mettler. And Aurifil has practically none. So, I'm stocking up big time on the Aurifil. Who knows when they'll lower their standards too: