I LOVE Connecting thread's thread. And my machine really liks it too. I think that it is a good deal at 1200 yds for $2.49 and has a wide variety of colors to use for top stitching. Also it is nice quality cotton thread. I would be leary of $1 spool thread since it sounds too cheap quality. After all the work that you put into a quilt you want it to hold up!