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Looking To Buy A Dozen Yards Each Of Different Linen Threads

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I've had it with crusty, gooey, prewaxed thread and am moving on to something different. However, I'd like to try out the Barbour 3, 4 and 5 cord to get an idea of what each is like before I buy an entire $45 roll of one. I thought I'd give buying some small amounts from a member a shot. Also, the current run of things I've been doing are more light duty things, so I don't necessarily need to use the heaviest duty stuff these days. In fact, I'm trying to make the sewing as unobtrusive as possible, as opposed to a major point of note like I've been using it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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I've been getting my thread here: Royalwood They have a sample card with the various sizes for $2, well worth it. The thread itself is nice, not crusty & gooey.

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Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'm gonna give those a try, though i really just want to wax my own thread. But for just 3 bucks to check out all the stock, well hell, I guarantee they've got something I like. Thanks again.

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Hope this helps - Based on what you said you're doing I would recommend the 4 cord Barbours if you are going to have only one thread size.

Why? I find a fair amount of slubs in the three cord so for me there's more waste (both time and material) when using it, where as with the 4 cord it's very clean and even in comparison. I use the 4 cord even for items like my old west holsters at 8-10 SPI whereas with the 5 cord I sew at 5-6 SPI. Also with the four cord you always strip off one cord and have 3 cord..........

If you want to still try some of all three out send $5.00 and a note to:

Chuck Burrows

Wild Rose Trading Co

289 La POsta Cnyn Rd

Durango, CO 81303-9005

and I'll send you back 50-60 feet of each size......

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I appreciate the advise, and the help. I'm sending the dough off for you today. Aaron.

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I've been getting my thread here: Royalwood They have a sample card with the various sizes for $2, well worth it. The thread itself is nice, not crusty & gooey.

TimD ~ Those cards look worth it since I am limited in space, but I will certainly keep Chuck's info in mind when making my card selection.

Thanks for the information to both of you!

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