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How To Determine How Much Thread You Need
How To Determine How Much Thread You Need
Do You Know How Much Thread You Need To Buy?
It is important to identify the type and quantity of thread you need. If you're a new machine embroiderer, you may be wondering how much embroidery thread you need when ordering. This is an important factor to consider as having enough thread ensures that your designs come out as intended, without any interruptions in the middle of the project. Simply put the large snap cones are the big ones, and mini snap cones are the small ones.

There is a different Item # for each kind and size of thread. The appropriate Item # can be found in the Source Guide or on the website. Madeira identifies each color by number. The color numbers can be found on the color card for that particular kind of thread. Using the combination of Item # and Color No. when ordering will help ensure the correct processing of your order.
For example, 911-1000 = one Mini Snap Cone of Classic Rayon #40 black
910-1147 = Large Snap Cone of Classic Rayon #40 red
Madeira offers a choice of large and small cones because everyone has different needs. You can determine what size and how much you need by keeping a few facts in mind.
1 LARGE SNAP CONE (5,500 yards) = 1,000,000 stitches
1 MINI SNAP CONE (1,100 yards) = 200,000 stitches
5 MINI SNAP CONES = 1 LARGE SNAP CONE
Most people use the large cones when ordering basic colors or for large embroidery production runs. The small cones are an economical way to have a variety of colors on hand at minimum cost.