Originally Posted by
bigsister63
I recently heard a quilt shop owner say that Acufill is her thread of choice. It is expensive but you get a lot on the spool.
If she meant Aurifil, it comes in beautiful colors that are good enough to eat. However, it's only 2-ply thread. If you wrap it between your fingers and pull, it breaks very easily, way more so than Mettler. That's probably why there's a lot on the spool. It's thin. I use it for satin stitching, and it lies down beautifully, like a 60- wt thread. Harriet Hargrave says it's too weak for piecing, and I would agree.
I know that Aurifil is very popular right now, so my opinion will be less so. But you can test its strength for yourself. It breaks just about the same as Mettler 60.
hugs,
Charlotte