stitchinwitch

Be Careful with cheap thread. In a project, the thread might unravel, dry out and break. Don't ask me how I know........

quilticing

Don't use junk thread in your machine or you'll end up paying LOTS more in the end. Ask any sewing machine repairman.

vboivin

It's on sale now. I bought some yesterday! :)

lynnsv

If you use good fabric and are putting your time into something, don't use cheap thread. It frays and the amount of lint it leaves in your machine isn't worth it. I use Gutterman and wait til it goes on sale for 50% off and stock up. I use alot of grays when I'm quilting as it will blend with most colors of fabric!

Bev

I second this message! Poor quality thread is the worst "bargain" you'll ever find! Think of all the work you put into a quilt. Even if you are using the least expensive fabric, the thread that holds it all together is very important. You'll want your quilts to last a while. They won't with cheap quality thread.
$1.00 a spool is not good quality thread! That is unless you've found a fantastic sale at some quilt store that's going out of business. 8-)

QUILTHER

I would never sew with that really cheap thread. How it finishes a seam makes such a difference. HOWEVER, when using a serger cheap thread is okay as you have so many threads in a single seam. The cheap threads are actually for sergers. I am slowly replacing my thread, some of it not cheap but way too linty. I have started buying from Superior Threads. The price is worth it.
Diane/Wyoming

watterstide

clem55

Joanns, does carry the metal cone stand, at least mine did. it is on the notions wall..bottom.

i use Guttermnans when it is 50% off,
and i also bought 1 cone of "Connecting Threads" new thread, on cones. to try.

the Pro : 3,300 yards
http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...-Essential-Pro

and i bought the cotton cone,which i love: 5,000 yards
http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...__L600905.html


i only buy neutral colors,greys,whites,creams.

katlady

Buy good thread not the $1.00 a spool thread. Connecting threads has wonderful thread & also Superior Threads have very good thread for sewing of all kinds.

Doreen

I don't skimp on thread. I am very careful with my machines and the lint that can build up. Try a better brand of thread and see the difference.

quiltsyl

Be careful with "cheap" thread. I ended up with a rather expensive repair on my machine due to the less expensive thread linting up so much and fouling up the tension on my sewing machine. This was right after I had it serviced, so it wasn't build up from lack of cleaning.