Originally Posted by jillaine
I have not found that the quality of the thread on these larger, inexpensive spools is good enough for regular sewing. My understanding is that this is thread for surgers/surging, and where quality is not as critical, perhaps? (I dunno, I don't surge... not with a machine anyway, yuk yuk...)
I bought a few of these from my LQS and was immediately disappointed when I started threading my machine for standard sewing.
No, you can buy the "good" thread on the large cones too. Connecting Threads, Superior Threads, Metro Embroidery - these all have them. I use a heavy metal thread stand that I got from Superior at a quilt show for about $12. Most longarms also use thread on the large cones.