yngldy

They are showing "new" in the new Joann flyer (7/13 thru 8/2). Has anyone seen it, tried it, any comments good or bad? Without mentioning brands, I would love to get decent comparable for less.

Onebyone

How can I post which brand is comparable if you don't want me to mention brands? Here is what I go by:

The highest grade is extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Any cotton that does list the staple length is probably lower grade short staple cotton. Most thread labeled “Egyptian cotton” is not from Egypt.

wbfrog

Yes, really good I like using cotton thread, I stop using blend (poly/cotton).

Peckish

Long staple Egyptian cotton thread is not new in the quilting/sewing world. And be aware that most "Egyptian cotton" doesn't actually come from Egypt.

Here's some good info: http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...es-and-cotton/

klswift

It is a 'new' item. The display has just gone up within the last week (some stores haven't even completed the display!). So, even I haven't tried it yet. We also have a new line of zippers and bias trims. Not sure why new items are coming out in mid summer - but they are.

Chris G

Am I reading into your post that you are a JAS employee?

Peckish

I was wondering the same thing....

ummi12

Hi, I am from Australia. I usually do online shopping from specific brands. can anyone tell me the best brand for quilt covers and bed sheets?

SusieQOH

Hi Ummi12- You should start a new thread with your post so more people will see it. Welcome to the board!
BTW- I use Aurifil 50 wt. a lot but there are many others too.

SallyS

Glide is my go to thread. It's all polyester, smooth, no or very little lint, fine, strong and comes in a beautiful array of colors. My longarm and dsm love it.