Look what the mail carrier brought me this week! Twenty-five spools of "Essential" thread from the Connecting Threads catalog. I almost ordered some last February when it first came out, but I spent too long making up my mind and they sold out. It's back!
"Essential" thread is 100% extra long staple Egyptian cotton, size 50/3. There are 1,200 yards per spool. The spools are slightly longer and bigger around than a large spool of Swiss Metrosene or Gutterman thread. The cost is $1.99 per spool or $1.59 per spool if you buy a set. I bought 3 sets: neutrals, brights and pastel. I like to keep a variety of colors of thread handy as I never know what color I'll need next on charity projects. Hopefully, I'll have time to use some of it next week.
I've been thinking about ordering their neutral set as those shades are what I use most. I read a few days ago on someone's blog (sorry can't remember whose) that it was pretty good thread. They said it was a bit thicker than aurifil but much cheaper so a very good value.
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