Tristanthreads.ca has got Aurifil on clearance now, fab prices, reasonable shipping. Candace from Elk Grove, CA of this board told us all about it in another thread about thread. I just ordered and LOVE the thread and the deal. Tell them Candace referred you, b/c I'm just passing her tip along. I use 50 wt to piece and I think experienced FMQ-ers use 12, 28, or 40 wt to quilt. I also hear folks praise Connecting Threads and Superior Threads. I like their Masterpiece for piecing.