Like SEW, my first quilt is doing just fine. I use C&C because my machine and I both like it. Lint has never been an issue. The polyester base gives the thread it's strength. The cotton wrap gives it the soft, cotton look and feel. I have heard various opinions on which way the thread should come off the spool when placed on the machine because of how it is twisted. I recently sent C&C an email and their response said it doesn't matter for the thread. If your sewing machine manual specifies a direction then it was manufactured to take the twist a certain way, so follow those instructions. That's probably more than you asked for, but I don't mind sharing.