Lilyfiona64, Thank you for taking the time to research, breakdown and list the costs of some of the thread options. Thank you to everyone who has written of their experiences and preferences of other brands. One of the wonderful things of this board is how we help and support one another in all steps of the quilting process, from choosing fabric and thread to patterns and layout to binding. We all gain knowledge from the experiences of others. I know that I learn something new each time I read the articles and notes of others , newbies and wise ones alike.