Originally Posted by HappyQuilter
Whoops I put this in the wrong topic - sorry I'm still new to this blogging thing.
My DH bought me a thread cone holder for the large cones, but I don't know what kind of thread to buy or where to buy it. Should I get polyester/cotton blend or cotton for piecing and where's the cheapest to buy?
You can buy larger cones in several places. I can go to the Homesew web site or Newark Dressmaker Supply web site to buy cotton on large cones, I mean large cones. I usually get some dark greys and light off whites as these are good blenders for piece work. I also go to the Superior Threads web site for Bottom Line on cones as I use it a lot for machine quilting. I also Like the So Fine by John Flynn for all purpose quilting and piecing. Buying thread on a cone saves money. One thing....do not buy cheap poor quality, old thread. The thread keeps you seams together. If the thread fails everything will fall apart. I don't use serger thread for regular sewing either. Here is why, even with really good serger thread. It is meant to be used tripled or quadrupled in a seam and is there for not as strong as thread meant for seaming. Go to the superior thread site as he has tons of information on thread and tension settings in general, not as an advertisement for his products. He does have some great threads though. I highly recommend the bottom line thread for your bobbin. Also the So Fine is great for lint free sewing. If you are into embellishments or decorative stitching, the varigated is real nice as well. I think I love good threads as much as I like good fabrics. Even is you don't machine embroider, you will love quilting with some pretty threads.