If you haven't tried Aurfil yet, I encourage you to try it! It does retail for about $10.00 a spool, but there is ALOT of thread there and you get more on the bobbin as it is a very fine thread. This can also be used for hand applique. It can be found online for less than the retail price. Last time I ordered, over a year ago I spent $50.00, got free shipping and I think I got at least 7 or 8 spools.