I am more particular about the tread that I use than the fabric. There are a lot of wonderful fabrics and designers but using the right thread can make your sewing experience happy and enjoyable or frustrating to the max! I teach needle turn applique and have found the masterpiece thread to be incredible no knotting or fraying just enjoyable hand sewing. The frosting collections allow you to have an incredible assortment of colors without a heavy duty investment and can be kept in a lipstick holder for convenient use. Love, love your thread and the education that you give.