I had used C & C thread for many years with no complaints until I bought a new machine and realized how "linty" it was. I was constantly cleaning my machine. Then I read on this board how so many quilters like Connecting Threads Essentials so I ordered one spool and tried it. What a difference!! I recently ordered 2 more spools! I have lots of C & C thread that I'll use for hand sewing, like applique and binding.