Originally Posted by
happyquiltmom
I use Presencia 50 wt. thread, usually in a grey or taupe for piecing. Sometimes black or white, depending on the fabric color. It doesn't have to match perfectly, only blend. Presencia is a long staple Egyptian cotton...minimal lint in the machine. I get it in 500 m spools at the LQS where I work for $5.99 minus my employee discount.
I use 50 wt. Presencia thread also. It's very thin and not linty at all. I buy the cones, also.