40, 50, 60 and Why?! Thread weight, not age!

Hello everyone, I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy!  I have continued on my organization mission, while trying to do some sewing and paperwork as well.  Previously, I talked about one of my time saving tips, winding bobbins.  Buying thread in cones (if your thread is available) is more economical, and makes it easy to ‘power wind’!  One of the things to remember about threads is that your machine has to like your thread.  Your machine will always win! ***As a side note for Mettler threads, a few years ago, Mettler changed the color numbers of their threads, Read more: 40, 50, 60 and Why?! Thread weight, not age!  »

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