Originally Posted by Prism99

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.