Star is not known for quality but rather economic. High quality thread, Superior, Aurifil, etc. has sticker shock for many quilters, especially new quilters. But in my thinking, if Im going to put $ into fabric, sweat, etc. then I want it to be all quality and that includes thread. Star is very linty, thick and takes up too much space in the seam which in the end results in inaccurate seams. Just my opinion. Not expecting everyone to do the same. Good quilt stores usually carry and recommend quality thread. I dont remember seeing Star in a quilt store. Maybe I missed it. Ive seen it at Joanns and maybe walmart. I get most of my thread online. There are ways of getting quality thread for a better price. Its also hard for stores to carry a complete line of thread because the choices are huge. Normally I only buy neutrals for piecing. Black, white, off white and gray and sometimes red. Ive bever felt I needed to match thread for piecing with the fabric.
Last edited by snipforfun; 08-30-2013 at 04:45 PM.