jitkaau

Hand quilting thread is coated with a wax- like substance that helps with pulling it through the fabric and also assists with durability. It should not be used in the machine as it will gum up the tension discs. Mettler hand quilting thread is the only one that I know that you can also use in the machine.
There are many good brands for quilting cotton: Gutterman, Mettler, Aurifil, Superior, Wonderfil, Madiera, are just some of the brands I have used and they are all OK.
Try the Superior Thread company:

http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/

Rose Bagwell

Connecting thread is great.

donnalynett

Connecting Threads....is very nice thread and the most reasonably priced and the shipping doesn't kill you.

VernaL

I mostly use Superior Threads too. I especially like their "Bottom Line" thread for the bobbin. I don't remember if you can buy it directly from Superior, but I know Softexpressions sells it and has mail order. They have almost everything you would ever need. They do not sell much fabric, but their tools, books and other supplies are endless!

JEM65

I use Auri-fil 50 wt for piecing on my machine. I bought it at my local quilt shop and they recommend it. I also use Coats & Clark specialty hand quilting thread.

GloBug

Here is a great quilt supply sites, Hinterverg.com {thread}
Baysidequilting.com{everything}

Dani

Me too!!!!

Momsmurf

I like Gutermann (?sp), Aurfil, any Egyptian cotton.
Each of us has our own preference and some have machines that perfer one over the other...

But my one suggestion would be...don't waste money on the "cheap" thread that are often found in bulk near the register. As with most items, "you get what you pay for."
:thumbup:

Momsmurf

Can't resist commenting on Bayside Quilting. I've been to their stores in Olympia, WA. and although small by Fabric Depot standards... they are loaded with the neatest fabric.
Plus, I love going in and hearing music from the 50's! Really nice people and although I've never ordered anything online, I'm sure it will be handled with as much care as the in store people do with their walk in customers.

(...and no, they didn't ask or pay me to say the above.) :thumbup:

garysgal

I got some quilting thread at Walmart, I think. It was a little heavier than regular thread, and I needed it for hand quilting. Otherwise, I buy thread from Connectingthreads.com.