Getting a better thread deal
 

Friday I bought some 3 spools of all cotton thread from JoAnn's. It was $4.49 for 220 yards of the gray and green and 274 yards of the dahlia, 50 w 100% cotton by Gutermann. When I got home with my purchase the new Connecting Threads catalog had arrived. In it they have 100% size 50/3 extra long staple cotton thread at 1,200 yards for $2.79 in a beautiful array of colors. It has a satin finish and double mercerized for a stronger finish. I intend to buy some from Connecting Threads from now on. Their variegated thread is $3.99 per spool of 1,200 yards and is gorgeous too. Connecting Threads is a much better buy. I have purchased kits and fabric from them and have been pleased each time.

I've been buying thread from connecting threads and Superior Threads for years. Haven't been very happy with the Joanne's prices( or quality) for a long time

I really like the Connecting Threads threads and use them almost exclusively. They do produce more lint than some other brands, but as long as you clean out the bobbin area often, it's not a problem, at least not for me.

I agree. Last year I purchased a lot of different colors of threads from Connecting Threads and I have a great supply of their cotton thread. I love the thread and the price.

Sometimes their thread goes on sale.

I'm very pleased with CT thread.

I have always been satisfied with CT thread...I don't use it for every single project but it is a great price.

Most all my quilting thread comes from Connecting Threads. I've used both their cotton and polyester for quilting. True their cotton is linty but I can clean my machine out as I normally do with any thread for the price I can get their thread for.

Hmm, I haven't heard of Connecting Threads but have been using Gutermann from Joann's for years. I think the main reason I use it is because I can take my piece in and match the thread. How do you do that with Connecting Threads?

I like Superior threads and buy when on sale. I think their sample cards are a great buy and allow you to choose your color with confidence. I frequently get together with friends to make an order and save on the shipping. I recently purchased a cone of cotton thread from CT but have not used it yet.

Connecting Threads is my "go too" for thread as well. It works well with my machine and I can buy several colors at one time.

My "go to" for quilting thread. They have a wonderful choice of colors at a very reasonable price. I wait for sales and take stock of what I'm running low on and buy several at one time.

Amazon sells some Connecting Threads thread and if you are a prime member shipping doesn't cost you anything.

I love connecting threads thread, but be aware it is a little linty. When I free motion quilt with it I have to clean my machine often.

I buy the Essential Pro 70wt on the cone from Connecting Threads. It is thin and strong. I use Superior thread because of the great variety. I don't understand matching thread to the fabric for piecing. I use either a dark or light thread, mostly I piece using red thread except when sewing white fabric.

Wher do you purchase Superior threads?

I prefer Gutermann thread. It is less expensive to buy it in the 3,000 yard cones. I also use COnnecting Thread occasionally because I bought some because of their low prices, but it is thicker and lintier than Gutermann's---but they do have good prices! Personal preference I guess.

I agree
 

Joann's seems to be charging quilt shop prices (or even higher).

I use CT thread all the time for piecing and for the LA. Ì buy the large cones. They have a good selection of colors.

Hi Roseanne - don't know about others but I buy thread in every color and shade just to have it on hand. But that's the hoarder in me. A lot of people just buy what they need so I suppose it would be a guess about the right shade for your project. Like buying fabric online .... every monitor shows different.