Originally Posted by
NapaJohn
Ask 2 quilters and you'll likely get 3 opinions, but Coats & Clark should work fine for practicing. You'll probably find that it produces quite a bit of fuzz...but I'm sure you know how to clean that out. I'd be leery of the thread that came with machines. A lot of that will be really old and rotten. Pull on it and if it snaps really easily, toss it.
I would recommend watching for sales at whatever stores you have locally. I'm signed up as a member with both Joann's and Hancock's because they both have frequent sales and coupons. When the thread goes on 40% or 50% off, which is not uncommon, then stock up.
Excellent advice. I haven't been to a fabric store since mom dragged me there when I was a kid and I'm not sure what to look for but all-purpose should be fine for starters. I will definitely sign up to become a member -- thanks for that tip. And I may get a tabletop air filter system. I'm a member of Wawak Sewing Supply and their sales seem pretty good. I'm also considering getting a commercial-grade iron with boiler, but that's in the distant future. This whole sewing thing is getting out-of-hand.
