Where is the most economical place to buy thread?
 

I'd like to stock up on thread but I don't the prices well enough to know if I am paying too much or getting a deal. I mostly use Aurofil.

Also, when piecing, do you match the fabrics or use a neutral, so you don't have to keep changing thread? Which colors do you find are the best to keep on hand?

Thanks

I use aurifil thread too and I mainly purchase cream color, light and dark grey. I do have a spool of black for when I want to do blanket stitching on something. Our LQS sells it for $13.00 each spool approximately but they do have sales once in a while and that is when I buy several. Their sale is usually "buy 3 and get 1 free". I really don't know where the best prices are but I am sure someone on this board will help you out.

I use Gutterman's pale tan (neutral) for 90% of everything in top thread and bobbin. Only change to black if absolutely necessary.

I get mine mostly at Walmart (piecing) or JoAnn's (machine applique).

As to color I like a soft grey, or light beige.

I like Superior Thread's Masterpiece (Alex Anderson) and I get it at Red Rock Threads. I use mostly #151 Canvas.

Try the fat quarter shop..

When piecing, I use neutral thread. If I had to change thread for every fabric/color change, I'd quit making quilts.

Walmart is where I get my coats and clark piecing thread.

I quilt on a long arm and use Connecting Threads polyester cones for it. I generally use a white or natural color thread, but have a few colored cones as well.

Two places I look for anything quilt related: Amazon (so-so luck, but you never know) and quiltshops.com.

I only use Aurifil, and usually a taupe or grey, although I have used a peach color I got on a great sale. It was fine, no showing. Amazon has a 12 pack w. storage box of neutrals for $97.49. A big investment, but works out to $8.12 per spool.

quiltshops.com - entered aurifil sale http://search.myquiltshops.com/cgi-s...myqssearch.cgi

Also - Walmart.com it's $9/spool.


If you would use a cone: Pumpkinvinecorner.com has cones on sale for $37.99, with large color selection.

Redrockthreads.com, joanns, superior when they have sales

I also like Aurifil but simply cannot afford it for day-to-day piecing.
i have relied upon connecting threads 50wt for just about everything.

I recently tried YLI Soft Touch, just for giggles.
I like it and all my machines like it, too.
(My Brother brand machines work better with 60wt. top thread)

the YLIST is about $20 for 6,000 yards. about $5 for 1,000 yards. (https://www.uncommonthread.com/YLI-S...read-s/159.htm)

compared to $45.95 for 6,452 yd of 50 wt Aurifil, or an average of at least $10 for 1,500 yd, YLIST comes out the clear winner for me.

I use neutrals, beige, white and white for piecing and I buy it on cones because it is more cost effective. I watch for sales and buy a lot. I especially like Superior threads. I like Aurifil but do not really prefer it over othes-so if it is on sale, I buy it. Otherwise, I buy something that is on sale. I avoid 'cheap' thread. Those are the ones that, when you hold up a section of it, is not smooth and even. When I quilt, I use King Tut (mostly) and I buy it in cones.

I use Connecting Thread brand. It has a little lint but for the price and selection it is great. They are having a sale of 30% off their threads. On quilts I use a single natural color.

It really depends on where you live. Around here, its about 10 a spool but other places its higher or lower. You really just have to check around. But you are using my favorite thread for quilting. Its strong and low lint. Since its only 2 ply your seams will be more accurate which really count if you are doing blocks with lots of seams in them.

I buy the large spools for piecing, ivory, neutral, off white or cream. I really hate piecing with dark colors but will use black when sewing on black.

I buy most of my piecing thread from Bluprint/Craftsy. I get free shipping and always a discount since I'm a member. The savings on products pay for the membership fee and then some. I buy specialty thread from Superior Thread and like Glide thread for quilting.

I also use Connecting Threads spools--lovely color selection.

Another vote for Connecting Threads Essential Thread. It's 50wt, 1,200 yard spools. The sale on their thread is on now. 30% off. The price goes down from $3.49 to $2.44 a spool and the color selection is great.

I like Quilt in a day or Jo Ann's sales. They ship to me and I don't have to go anywhere. I sew with Bernina sewing machines with light thread usually with what ever is on sale. ;Twenty five to fifty percent off is when I buy on line. I have lots in stock on my sewing shelf right now. Best sales come when I don't have the money or I am well stocked! LOL!

I hit the estate sales that advertise sewing stuff. I piece with just about any lighter color I can get, it never shows when piecing..once in a while on ebay you can buy a box of thread cheaply, but I usually like to see it before I buy it.

I purchase most of my thread from Wawak.com its Gutterman and I also get needles, zippers, and pins. you can't beat there prices. I am luck enough to go to their warehouse so do not have to pay postage. They do have other sewing supplies.

I have used Connecting Threads 50wt cotton for several years and it is very good thread and I will continue to use it, I was using it for piecing and quilting, then.....I read about poly thread on here and had some and tried it, what a difference in lint. Poly is much cleaner to sew with when piecing. I do still prefer the Connecting Threads for top stitching though, and I do have to add that their prices are really good, especially with their sales. They don't carry aurifil,but they do have both cotton and poly thread and a large selection of colors.

I mainly use coats & clarks in a cream, natural. I have used a lot of my connecting threads light colors. I need to start using up some of my darker colors. I quilt mostly with C&C quilting thread using a size 16 needle to go over seam allowances.

I sew with a lot of thread - no C & C unless it's the old stuff. I dislike the stiffness of the new. I do like Superior Masterpiece, but I buy a poly thread that works well for 99 cents a spool from ThreadArt.com. I've purchased their poly varigated embroidery thread for FMQ and thread painting. No problems, and again at a great price.

Got an email yesterday from Quilt in a Day and they have the Aurifil neutrals on sale for 25% off and free shipping. If you are in need of Aurifil thread.

Being a Craftsy/Bluprint member, I usually buy Aurifil or the new Craftsy Pima thread when it’s on sale. I just picked up 12 spools of Aurifil plus a free storage case at QuiltCon for $99 so I added a few fun colors. It worked out to be about $8.25/spool.

I usually use a neutral for piecing. I prefer Aurifil and have quite a stock - bought on sale from Craftsy. Have not bought thread since Craftsy has become Bluprint.

You don't buy from Bluprint, the Craftsy site has the shopping. Still the same.

Thank you so much for the Pumkinvinecorner link!! I love that cone thread!

I bought several spools from Missouri Star and really like the quality and price. They are my go to place for threads now.

Fabric Buffet has Aurifil on sale right now...50% off....220 yd spools

https://www.fabricbuffet.com/cgi-bin...t=notions_thrd

floss, other quilting and specialty threads on sale too:
https://www.fabricbuffet.com/cgi-bin...menu-2800.html

I pay the price for Aurifil for my personal quilting. And then I use 100% cotton thread from Connecting Threads, Superior or quilt shows that have these brands.

I have always used Gutterman, Joann’s on sale. Recently started using Isacord. Get it from United Thread. When on sale, which is plenty often. Plus United has been great to work with...

Joanns is having a sale this weekend. buy 3 get 3 free

I use a light gray for almost all piecing, and it never shows. I usually use Gutterman poly-cotton for most piecing, but if I need the best accuracy, I tend to use Aurifil.

https://www.createforless.com/search...desc&disp=grid

I also use mostly light gray or cream. Not sure about the best place though. I buy from anyone who has a good sale.
My favorite is Aurifil but I also like Craftsy and Missouri Star for thread. Connecting threads is good but lintier than others for me. My machines are not picky though.

I use Gutterman’s 100% cotton 50 wt. white or neutral. I buy when they have the 50% off sales. Sometimes Aurifil cotton if its a good sale.

I am also a big fan of Connecting Threads. I have almost every color they sell, plus most of the sets and a lot of the larger cones. It can be pretty linty, just makes me clean my machines more often, which is good for them anyway.

Green Fairy runs 40% off on Aurifil and Superior frequently. Sale on now for a couple more days.

Tristan Italian Thread the ones who introduced Aurifil to the US decided to clearance out Aurifil thread to go to another brand. (which is excellent thread too) The prices were unbelievable. I bought cases of 24 large spools at a time for about $65. Tristan has the Tre Stelle 100% Egyptian Cotton 50wt Thread now. I watch their website for specials. I got a spool of 10,000 yards 50wt in bronze color for $18. It's a great color for piecing.

I got pm saying Tristan did not introduce Aurifil to the US.

This is on their website:

Tristan Italian Threads :: Aurifil Threads

We introduced Aurifil to North America in 1998 that since has become one of the more popular threads. Now we are fortunate to be representing the major Italian thread producer Cucirini Tre Stelle. Take advantage of our specials and try out the highest quality threads for quilting, sewing and embroidery.