When I started my collection of quilting thread, my girlfriend said "get some gold". I really questioned that color, but I got some gold thread. I cannot believe how many times I have used the gold. It's just crazy. My first thought was that it would be great for Christmas quilts but I have really used that color a lot. I also have a fair amount of pinks and purples. Even though you didn't really ask for types of thread - I have the best luck with Glide 40 Wt embroidery thread for my longarm quilting. They really have quite the selection.