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Title: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: Flinch Morningwood on November 24, 2021, 08:48:18 AM: I have been using a spool I got years ago and, as with all good things, it’s done.

Anyone have a source for this these days? My research has not been productive…

Thank you in advance!
Title: Re: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: Cliff Fendley on November 24, 2021, 09:02:57 AM: Campbell Bosworth machine company in Texas is where I always got mine although I had a large supply and haven't bought any for a long time but looks like they still have it on their website.
https://campbell-randall.com/shop/linen
Title: Re: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on November 24, 2021, 11:16:32 AM: That's where I got mine last time, too. Good to see they're still listing it. It's good thread.
Title: Re: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: greyhawk on November 24, 2021, 05:18:40 PM: I been struggling with nylon and polyester thread in a couple of singer machines I refurbished
Any tips on that would be appreciated
Title: Re: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: Buck Stinson on March 29, 2022, 09:03:10 PM: I've ordered a lot of linen thread from Cmpbell in the past. However, when I called a few weeks ago to order another 1500 yard spool of 5 cord, I was told that Barbours is no longer available. They now handle another brand and I have to say, it seems to be equal to the Barbours and less expensive.
Title: Re: Barbours linen thread source
Post by: Cliff Fendley on March 30, 2022, 07:26:49 AM: Quote from: Buck Stinson on March 29, 2022, 09:03:10 PM
I've ordered a lot of linen thread from Cmpbell in the past. However, when I called a few weeks ago to order another 1500 yard spool of 5 cord, I was told that Barbours is no longer available. They now handle another brand and I have to say, it seems to be equal to the Barbours and less expensive.

If it's the same they sold me a few years back when Barbours wasn't available it is good thread, I can't say one is better than the other but I agree the other brand is equal in quality. They say the other brand runs better in the Campbell machines and the other positive it was less expensive.

Last time I bought thread the Barbours was available again in the 1100 yard spools so I stocked up on some of those but that's been before the pandemic happened.

I wonder if Barbours is no longer available permanently this time.