My DSM who loves a bargain gave me some gorgeous threads for christmas year before last. Beautful colours, some variegated, some plain - about 12-15 spools. States on the label it's all cotton, 100% genuine cotton. Made in France.
Yeah right!
It is branded "DMC" and since I vaguely recall hearing about them I figured it'd be good. Went to do some sewing with it the other night and snap - it broke off. Threaded up again, few stitches later - kerplunk. Broken again. Changed reels. Same deal. Finally chose a third reel of the stuff and pulled the thread - snap. Pulled again - snap. This stuff is weaker than me in a chocolate shop.
I think it is now doomed to sit in my cupboard forever. Such beautiful beautiful colours but totally useless.