50/3-ply cotton thread... Is there really a difference between brand names?
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I should have mentioned that the Madeira thread that the quilting instructor recommended for us was Madeira Cotona Nr.50 (whatever Nr. stands for???) premium quilting thread, 100% merc cotton . My wife has always used the cheap stuff. You don't know what you don't know and now that there is better stuff out there and a reason for it, life should be easier. ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
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When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
Last edited by Clay; 11-15-2015 at 09:53 AM.
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I should have mentioned that the Madeira thread that the quilting instructor recommended for us was Madeira Cotona Nr.50 (whatever Nr. stands for???) premium quilting thread, 100% merc cotton . My wife has always used the cheap stuff. You don't know what you don't know and now that there is better stuff out there and a reason for it, life should be easier. ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
That said, as best I can tell Genziana is the same as Aurifil and especially with the Canadian dollar trading the way it is, this works out really well in your favor even after Canada Post extorts their fees for shipping: http://www.tristan.bc.ca/cart/home.p...ction=0&page=2
Thread and needles are 2 places I won't skimp. I service machines and I often find that they are 2 of 3 of the most common very easily "problems" people can solve without needing a technician. The third being tension.
Poor quality needles are often not straight, have burrs and cause all sorts of other issues.
Thread (and fabric being pierced) causes lint build up - and that build up when not cleaned out by the owner between servicings can wick the oil and grease away from the parts of the machine that needs it - causing premature wear. Also, lesser quality threads can break easier - whether while under construction or prematurely during use. They tend to also have more slubs and joins.
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Thanks AA for the nice link and the positive thoughts on the Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona. With some more research, I finally found a good deal on the Aurifil.
Without shipping costs or tax included and this is in US dollars. I paid 6.99 for a 1100 yards of Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona which equals $.00635 per yard. I found this deal on Aurifil 50 at Craftsy: $8.35 per spool of 1422 yards which equals $.00587 per yard. If I buy it in their 4 packs it's $32.50 for 4 X 1422 = 5688 yards. So $32.50 / 5688 = $.00571 per yard.
Anyone buy something through this Craftsy? It looks like I have to create an account or they won't let me buy from them. http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/auri...86376~reja49qx
Without shipping costs or tax included and this is in US dollars. I paid 6.99 for a 1100 yards of Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona which equals $.00635 per yard. I found this deal on Aurifil 50 at Craftsy: $8.35 per spool of 1422 yards which equals $.00587 per yard. If I buy it in their 4 packs it's $32.50 for 4 X 1422 = 5688 yards. So $32.50 / 5688 = $.00571 per yard.
Anyone buy something through this Craftsy? It looks like I have to create an account or they won't let me buy from them. http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/auri...86376~reja49qx
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Thanks AA for the nice link and the positive thoughts on the Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona. With some more research, I finally found a good deal on the Aurifil.
Without shipping costs or tax included and this is in US dollars. I paid 6.99 for a 1100 yards of Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona which equals $.00635 per yard. I found this deal on Aurifil 50 at Craftsy: $8.35 per spool of 1422 yards which equals $.00587 per yard. If I buy it in their 4 packs it's $32.50 for 4 X 1422 = 5688 yards. So $32.50 / 5688 = $.00571 per yard.
Anyone buy something through this Craftsy? It looks like I have to create an account or they won't let me buy from them. http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/auri...86376~reja49qx
Without shipping costs or tax included and this is in US dollars. I paid 6.99 for a 1100 yards of Madeira Nr. 50 Cotona which equals $.00635 per yard. I found this deal on Aurifil 50 at Craftsy: $8.35 per spool of 1422 yards which equals $.00587 per yard. If I buy it in their 4 packs it's $32.50 for 4 X 1422 = 5688 yards. So $32.50 / 5688 = $.00571 per yard.
Anyone buy something through this Craftsy? It looks like I have to create an account or they won't let me buy from them. http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/auri...86376~reja49qx
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I should have mentioned that the Madeira thread that the quilting instructor recommended for us was Madeira Cotona Nr.50 (whatever Nr. stands for???) premium quilting thread, 100% merc cotton . My wife has always used the cheap stuff. You don't know what you don't know and now that there is better stuff out there and a reason for it, life should be easier. ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
When I tried to find this same stuff online, we paid $6.99 a spool for this and I was looking for a better price, I'm having a hard time.
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