Thread Weight
 

I was unfamiliar with thread weight, so I Googled it. I'm probably the only member here that didn't know what 60 weight meant in terms of quilting, but I thought I'd share what I found out. I mostly use coats & clark, but now I know to pay attention. It's 30 weight!
"The weight of a thread is actually a length measurement. Dividing the length of thread by a set weight derives the exact measurement of a thread weight. A thread is labeled 40 wt. when 40 kilometers of that thread weighs 1 kilogram."

The higher the thread weight the thinner the thread. Also ply changes the thickness. 2 ply 50 wt is thinner the 3 ply 50 Wt. Also if thread is made using short staple cotton (cheap), long staple cotton (better) or Egyptian long staple cotton (premium) determines the quality and performance. Lots to know about thread.

I normally use good quality polyester thread. I like to use Bottom Line in my bobbin and So Find in the needle. It really gives me the results I want and Superior Thread has regular sales on these items. I normally use white, gray, or beige when I am piecing so I don't need a lot of colors.

I always use poly in the bobbin at least 60 wt. no matter what I use for the top thread. I like Sew Fine. Most times I have Superior Masterpiece or Aurifil for the top. I have started using Wonderfil thread and it's very good too. Of those three whatever I find on sale I buy for piecing.

AAhhaaa! That's why the bigger the number the thinner the thread! Thank you for that tidbit of information!

I never realized how much thread differed until I read an article on this board. Wow, there is so much!