By the way folks, here is a link to the Gutermann Company site. The page that comes up gives a bit of info on the different types of thread manufactured. It also tells us that there are just four thread companies in the U.S. Unless I'm reading it incorrectly. My eyes are very tired tonight. I've been quilting today, that is, when I haven't been on the computer (guess where?)
http://www.tomfarrell.org/textiles/sewing/thread.html 8-)