in my little corner of the universe, it's more about whether the weave is tight enough to be sturdy, but loose enough to easily get a needle through; how good it does or doesn't feel; do i like it; and whether it fits my budget.
hats off to anyone dedicated enough to also include the thread count on their "will i? won't i?" checklist. that shows extraordinary attention to detail. :thumbup:
me? i'm too lazy to count threads. :lol: