So ... I was teaching a class the other day when one of my students asked me,
"Does it actually matter what thread you use?" As I gasped and sputtered to answer her, I came to the stark realization that I had ...
indeed ... become a
"thread snob".The truth is ... I am not a hyper-obsessed person when it comes to name brands. Let's be honest, if I
was then the words
Marshalls and
Target would not be such common fodder around here. And until about 5.5 years ago, I was still dipping into my bag o'threads that I inherited from my mother that included some that were from the 60's, I am sure. But in the fall of 2003, I was introduced to designer threads
+ the chance to purchase such snobbery at a discount. And now ... with a 17 year supply of threads on my wall ... there is
no going back, discount or no discount.
Most of my threads come in three varieties. For all of my piecing, hand applique, bindings and most of my quilting I use
Aurifil thread, seen here with the
orange stems.
Aurifil is a 50 wt thread but it is only 2-ply. It "hides" itself in the seams or on the hand stitches.
All of my piecing is done with this
variegated gray seen below.
(#4060. I have that memorized. That's probably not a good sign.)
Since I own an embroidery machine, I have a lot of 60 wt nylon thread on hand ... in every color imaginable. Most of it is
Isacord, but I'm not as picky on the brand on that ... just on the colors. I do most of my machine applique with it, if
shiny is the look I'm going for. If
nubby is what I want, then I turn to
King Tut. His Royal Highness is a 40 wt thread (heavier) and comes in both varigated and solids. I do most of my machine quilting with the
Aurifil, but have been known to go with
shiny or
nubby as the style dictates.
So there you have it. Now you have seen my snobby side. I promise to like
you no matter what. Please keep that in mind. But do tell ...
What are your threads of preference? And, just to make me feel better ... what makes you all snobby?
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7 comments:
You are really a secreet snob...noone would really know the thread you used except you and you know it's the best! Bravo!
I'm a thread snob as well. Love the Superior threads and I'm with you on the embroidery stuff. I also love my extra fine quilt pins from clover and the microtex needles from schmetz.
I have NO clue about thread. I need to learn. I'm so frugal I'm using thread from 20 years ago, and won't buy new, until it's gone. Maybe it's time to rethink this. I would have to say I'm kinda snobby about brands on certain kinds of food. ;o)
I have to buy Tropicana orange juice and Tide laundry detergent. Any other brand or off-brand simply will not do!
It could have been worse. It could have been fly fishing. So much harder to give imitation insects to your grandchildren.
Oh, and I have to have brand name condiments, jeans (but classic brands, not designer ones) and sporting goods. Generic won't do.
I am a snob for ice cream full fat full flavor Haagen Daz for just me and the Hubz and for a crowd delicious Breyers .If I feel the need to chew my ice cream then Ben and Jerry's - gelato if I need a fix out and about. I have thought about this way to much!
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