Originally Posted by illinois

As for polyester. I like it. I don't understand why it has taken such a beating from quilters. It is strong and I like the sheen it has. I especially like the black as it is color fast and will not fade with age. Cotton is a natural fiber that with time is going to deteriorate; polyester isn't as apt to do that. Interesting that we usually use thread that has poly so it is stronger! To each his own.