One thing to consider is that CT cotton is a 3 ply 50 weight, vs. the 70 weight poly. If you lay the threads side by side the difference is obvious.

"I haven't quilted enough to be able to quess my thread needs yet. Any tips on how to do that so this won't happen to me again? "

go to the Superior Thread website and look for the education section. there is advice on how much thread different sizes of quilts take to quilt.
I hope the new color you are waiting for will be a good match but if it doesn't, I think something slightly lighter rather than darker would work better. Good Luck.

If you use a similar color and weight to finish up, I doubt that the change in thread will be noticeable.

That is exactly what I would do. It will look like you planned to do it that way. Might quilt it differently too by doing a stitch 1/4" inside the ditch of each key.

Thank you for all the advise. I haven't decided what i'm going to do yet, but think I'll wait for the new thread to arrive before I make a final decision. Again, thanks for helping me; you've given me several very good options, which i needed badly.

Dray

check on ebay. Some one may have the thread there. Good luck.

Since it will be your personal quilt, I'd go with the "guy galloping by on a horse" method. OR "can you see the difference from across the road"??? Some times we get so caught up in this square inch, we don't see the whole quilt.

I just rushed over to my thread boxes as I have purchased many colors from Connecting Threads. I thought I could help you out, but I do not have that color. I do hope you are able to find something close. (fingers crossed)

I have an unopened spool of corn silk color thread. You are welcome to it. Problem is I am new to posting on this site so don't know how to contact you to get your address.

I think I would ask Connecting Threads to match it as closely as they can and send you what you need.