I have another reason why no one liked C&C. Until recently, the spool was the pits. They used a slit to keep the thread in place. Regardless of how you placed that spool, used a spool cap, the thread would get hung up somewhere. One thing about Coats - they usually have the color if you want to match older fabric. Metrosene and Gutermann seem to change shades every year. I've used serger thread, I like Aurifil and OESD. I've used some quilting threads, especially the multicolors for embroidery.