BfloDd

I use the Gutterman polyester thread in the large spools used for sergers. I buy it at JoAnn's with a coupon. It is nice and fine so quilt seams lay flat yet it is strong and doesn't break easily. I am currently using it to fmq on a quilt that I don't want the stitching to show up a lot. I saw a presentation by the President of Superior Threads and he convinced me the old thought that Poly thread would cut the cotton fabric is not true.

Aunt Bea

Debbie is so right. You don't want to put all of your hard work into something just to have it fall apart on you. I also use connecting threads to piece and machine quilt. I use Guttermans for hand quilting.

bamamama

I wish I could use thread that costs $1 a spool. They stuff I have to buy for my LA is nearly $30 for a large spool! It only likes sew fine or king tut.

2piecemaker

Hi try Atlanta Thread. They have good deals. maybe not a $1.00 a spool but worth the money for what you get. Maria

lynn_z

Fabric Depot usually has black & white spools for .99. They also have regular generous sales. I learned the hard way about using inferior or old products. But, my best deal was a laundry going out of business. I picked up a bunch of the big cones...odd grays & browns but also red, purple & blues. Brand new in the wrappers. They were fifty cents each! I have to fill bobbins to use them every once in a while, I just load up a bunch of them. Was a time I wouldn't have bothered but, once I sit down at my machine, it's easy. Now if I can just use them up before they (or me) get too old.

sewgray

Cheap thread is never a bargin.