I found this info: Missouri Star 50wt Double Mercerized Egyptian Cotton Thread made especially for use in both machine and hand quilting. This quality thread is double Mercerized to increase its strength and luster, which also allows the thread to absorb more color, infusing it with bright, colorfast dye that will last. Use it to quilt and sew a variety of fabrics. This versatile thread runs smoothly through your machine with a minimal amount of lint and it can withstand the rigors of washing, high temperature ironing, detergents, and mild abrasives. Let your projects shine in the sunlight without fear, it has excellent sunlight resistance too! Your memories are precious, so trust them to high quality thread at an excellent price.

https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse/6486?&Product_Type=MSQC%2BThread

I have been using the thread to piece and so far it's excellent.

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out. I enjoy trying different threads -- have found some I like, some I don't.

Is this what they are using to compete with aurifil?

Usually, thread for hand quilting has a glaze on it to prevent knots. I like the thinnest of Aurifil 50 for piecing.

Thanks for the info, I'll have to check it out, as I want to order a couple things from there.

Crafts has Aurifil 1422 ys for 7.15 now. It too, is great.

Jenny is a spokesperson for Aurifil and has a custom thread set of Aurifil threads using her name for sale. I don't think MSQC is competing with Aurifil.

Thanks for the info...