I've used C&C for years and no problems. Had some breakage the other day but my fault for having the needle in backwards and I had my thread twisted. corrected everything then walked out of the room and shut the door for a better day.
Originally Posted by
ghostrider
I really like the C&C Star mercerized cotton thread (3 ply, 50 wt). I think they're readily available, not linty, well priced in a decent size, don't break or shred and both my Bernina and Viking like them just fine. I've had no problems with their 30 wt cotton machine quilting thread either. Both are from Egypt.
ETA: Some of the spools say Coats on one end and Coats & Clark on the other. Could be the case for the ones your DH got, too.