I am really in the dark when it comes to buying thread on cones. I have gotten a system set up so I can use cones with my machines, [coffee mug, etc] and my question is--when I buy spools of thread, they are usually the dual purpose, cotton/poly blend. It is just what I have always used. But, I can't seem to find that blend in cones. Am I not looking in the right places?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. And thanks for any help that you can give me.

Is this what you want?

http://www.redrockthreads.com/signat...polycotton.asp

http://www.homesew.com/th36.html


I love using Aurifil (cotton), and my machine loves it too. I buy mine here:

http://www.sewezdesigns.com/Aurifil1.html

http://store.atlantathread.com/allpurpose.html

Here is another one to try. They have all types including the cones of Dual Duty. Decent prices too.

i buy all my thread, cones and spools now from Connecting Threads- and love them- they have many (types) blends, fiber contents of threads---
i don't know for sure but it seems like only Coats & Clark called their sewing thread- Dual Purpose---that may be why you are not seeing it else where....just the terms- the thread used for many applications is still out there- all the thread companies carry them- they just don't call it that.

I have all brands of cone thread. For piecing I like Connecting Threads poly cones. I have lots of Aurifil, Superior, and YLI cone treads too. All are nice and sew great.

Thanks for all the links, hints, and advice. Now to find time to get out there and check the links.

Thanks again.