Sew - I was reading some blogs today and I read one that seemed to have good information. She suggested buying "cone" thread because it has more thread rather than buying thread for quilting and fashion sewing. It was cute because she called the cone thread "Biggie Size" like we were watching Sex and the City. Well the Biggie Size or Maxi-Lock thread like they sell at the big box sewing stores is quite a deal compared to Gutermann. The problem is that it is meant for a serger, and not a sewing machine. The serger uses three or four threads at a time and it has to be a finer thread. This is simply not meant for quality construction and if you are going to invest in fine fabrics for your sewing you need to buy "good" thread too.
I can hear you now! Why oh why are all of the good deals not really good deals?
I have a source - Sew True!!
http://sewtrue.com/
They have Guterman at a steal of a price and you can buy theirs in a 5500 yard cone for $16.50. They also have the 1100 yards for only $3.50. They are never out of the basic colors like some other shops and they are quick to ship. Hopefully you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to purchase your thread on-line.
Have a fantastic sewing weekend!! What are you doing? I have the Dallas Quilt Show sponsored by the Dallas Quilt Guild. I am looking forward to photographing some really yummy quilts with my new Canon Rebel.
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