Originally Posted by
AllyStitches
Question to add to the discussion-- when you're ordering thread online, how do you judge the colors? I wish there was a set of samples that could be purchased. I've been using Aurifil but it does break frequently and I'm worried about how well it will hold up over the long haul, so I'm going to try Glide next.
Glide does have sample cards on their website. I believe they usually require a minimum order of $35 but, as someone who has not used the thread before, you can call or email them and they will let you buy a single spool to try out. I think it is worth it to also purchase their color card at that point (uses real thread), as I don't know anyone who doesn't like Glide once they try it. The shine of the thread is not suitable for every single quilt, but I personally like it for my quilts as it adds just a hint of sparkle -- and my quilts can use all the sparkle they can acquire.