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The Ultimate Thread Guide is a compact reference for quilters and sewists—not a guide to paint, brushes, or painting surfaces. Written by Becky Goldsmith and published by C&T Publishing, it helps readers think through thread choice for sewing projects, including thread type and fiber, weight, and sewing-machine needle selection.
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It is a 64-page reference book by quilt author Becky Goldsmith, published by C&T Publishing on December 25, 2019. The print edition’s ISBN is 9781617458705; the eBook ISBN is 9781617458712. C&T lists the book at 5.25 × 9 inches and describes it as suitable for all skill levels.
The publisher’s description presents the book as a way to answer a practical sewing question: which thread is right for a particular project? Its central tool is a thread-use key organized by manufacturer, alongside explanations of common applications and thread categories. Publishers Weekly’s review also identifies fiber properties, thread weight and thickness, hand and machine needles, and manufacturers’ offerings as subjects covered.
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What can it help you consider?
Thread choice is not one-size-fits-all. The book’s stated scope points readers to several related decisions:
- Project use: Start with what you are sewing or quilting, since a thread’s suitability depends on the intended use.
- Thread type and fiber: Different fibers and thread types are among the selection factors the book discusses.
- Weight: Thread weight and thickness matter when choosing thread for a project.
- Needle match: The book also covers sewing-machine needle choice, so thread selection should be considered together with the needle used.
These are useful dimensions for comparing options, not a universal ranking. The publisher’s description and independent review establish the topics the guide addresses, but do not provide enough detail to prescribe particular thread weights, needle sizes, machine settings, or material rankings for specific projects.
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Is it useful for painters?
Not as a painting manual. The book’s documented audience and subject are quilters and sewists, and its focus is thread and sewing needles. It does not establish guidance on paint application, brush selection, canvas preparation, or other painting techniques. It may interest someone who also sews or quilts, but painters looking for instruction on painting materials should choose a resource specifically about painting.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which edition should you look for?
C&T Publishing lists print and digital formats. Use the ISBN to distinguish the editions when searching: 9781617458705 for print and 9781617458712 for eBook. The publisher listing identifies the book and its specifications; stock labels and retailer availability can change, so check the current listing before ordering.
C&T calls it “The best thread guide you’ll ever own.” That is the publisher’s promotional wording, rather than an independent endorsement. The more concrete case for the book is its compact format and its stated combination of a manufacturer-organized thread-use key with coverage of thread properties and needle choice.
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