I live in a town that is small....only 1 store here carries quilting thread...does anyone know {on-line} a good site to buy quilting thread and supplies...and what kind of quilting thread is the most durable

I have never even seen quilting thread so I would like to know too.

I have heard great things about connecting thread - and they have thread and fabrics

I second it.

i use connecting threads longarm quilting thread, it's wonderful and i don't know why you couldn't piece with it too. they also have lots of nice fabrics, over $50 gets free shipping and have wonderful customer service

There is hand-quilting thread which is different than machine thread. Gutterman thread is my choice for machine piecing and hand-quilting. Joann.com frequently has sales of 40 or 50% off their threads and also, coupons you can use on-line for regular-priced items that are not on sale. There are TONS of on-line quilting shops available. If you plan to hand-quilt, make sure the thread says for hand quilting, as it has a different finish on it and a bit firmer.
I have also heard good things about Connecting Threads, but haven't tried them.

could someone tell me....what brand of quilting thread is better

My LQS is a fan of connecting threads thread. Their fabric prices are good, too. I've seen the same spool of thread for $5.99 that connectingthreads.com sells for $2.96. I'm not sure I'm sold on the thread, but that's just me. The rest of the quilting world likes it.

You do not specify if you are looking for hand quilting thread or machine quilting thread. Also many people refer to thread as "quilting" thread when they really want thread for piecing. Anyway, here are a bunch of good sources for thread and superior threads has tons of good free info on what threads are best for what job.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/
http://www.redrockthreads.com/

I really like Isacord embroidery thread for machine quilting and I have ordered from these guys.
http://www.sewforless.com/category/1...ord_Thread/c88


My favorite hand quilting thread is Valdani. My LQS carries it but I did find this on line source
http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miv...FcG77QodL3bFBA

thread art on ebay love it!