I'm wondering what the typical thread count is for quality 100% cotton fabric. Any one know or have an idea?

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-thread-count.htm
The general wisdom is that a thread count of higher than 100 is desirable --these fabrics are known as percale -- with somewhere above 180 being ideal. While fabrics are available with thread counts up to 1000, anything in excess of 400 is considered by most to be simply extraneous.
**this is about sheets/linens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_o...t#Thread_count
Thread count is often used as a measure of fabric quality, so that "standard" cotton thread counts are around 150 while good-quality sheets start at 180 and a count of 200 or higher is considered percale.

What about quilt farbics? As far as I know a thread count of 75 is quite high for patchwork fabrics and 60 seems to be average. Any idea?

Broadcloth (Kona solids and Moda Bellas) are 60x60, quilting cotton is generally 68x68 and batiks are around 300.

Is there anyway to look at the bolt and see the thread count on the printed fabrics or any quilting cottons for that matter?

Billy

I took my little thread counter to one LQS and the owner about had a conniption. She said you couldn't judge quality fabric by thread count. The thread count on the better cotton fabric at Walmart show on the counter to be about 100 - 120. Same or higher then some of the LQS fabric I have. Kona and Moda are 65 which I think is standard for good quality. I do know that one ply cotton fabric will hold up longer then 2 ply. Always buy 1 ply in sheets.

I'm curious as to what a thread counter is and what it looks like. Off to google...

LOL Google is a good thing sometimes!!

Billy

How easy is it to use your thread counter and where did you purchase it? If you have time, I'd like to hear more about how you use it. Thanks.

I want to see some photos of it if you could post some.

Billy