Coats Chestnut thread

[esantoro]

I'm thinking about adding Coats Chestnut thread (207, 277, and 346) to my stable. Does anyone else use this color and like it?

Ed

[esantoro]

I like Coats and realize the consensus seems to be Coats first and Eddington second, but The thread exchange has some very good prices on Eddington chestnut/brown and very reasonable shipping charges for 16 oz spools of 207, 277, and 346, which I'm eager to try.

Should I just stick with Coats or give this Eddington a try?

Ed

[Art]

If it ain't broke Ed. You change if you don't like the look (or like the newer look) or it is giving you problems. DaBond is so darned consistent, I would never change for change's sake.

Art

I like Coats and realize the consensus seems to be Coats first and Eddington second, but The thread exchange has some very good prices on Eddington chestnut/brown and very reasonable shipping charges for 16 oz spools of 207, 277, and 346, which I'm eager to try.

Should I just stick with Coats or give this Eddington a try?

Ed

[esantoro]

If it ain't broke Ed. You change if you don't like the look (or like the newer look) or it is giving you problems. DaBond is so darned consistent, I would never change for change's sake.

Art

Hi Art,

I love the pheasant and black coats thread I have currently, but i'm thinking that I'd like to start stitching the more upscale bags in browns and burgundy with brown thread, having been influenced by a closer look at the swaine adeney Brigg bag, which is my goal for 2008, and the prime reason for all my tinkering and the acquisition of new needle plates.

Ok, I'll put in the call to ferdco tomorrow for the chestnut in 207, 277, and 346.

Thanks for the nudge,

ed

[esantoro]

I went to place an order today with ferdco for coats chestnut poly but was told that they get their chestnut from a company called American & Efird. So now my choices are this or Eddington from The Thread Exchange.

Ed

[Art]

American & Efird out of Mt Holly, NC. Right down the road apiece from Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bea.

Art

I went to place an order today with ferdco for coats chestnut poly but was told that they get their chestnut from a company called American Infrid. So now my choices are this or Eddington from The Thread Exchange.

Ed

[esantoro]

American & Efird out of Mt Holly, NC. Right down the road apiece from Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bea.

Art

Hi Art,

Do you think I should go with American & Efird instead of shopping around for Coats? Ferdco prices the A&E the same as Coats.

I would hate to have three different cones and sizes from different manufacturers. Even The thread Exchange, though their prices are good, have 207 and 277 in Eddington, and 346 in USA Threads.

Ed

[Art]

Hi Ed,

Call CNA down in Charlotte, NC and see who has what you want. 704-329-5800.

Art

Hi Art,

Do you think I should go with American & Efird instead of shopping around for Coats? Ferdco prices the A&E the same as Coats.

I would hate to have three different cones and sizes from different manufacturers. Even The thread Exchange, though their prices are good, have 207 and 277 in Eddington, and 346 in USA Threads.

Ed