Sarah Pitt advertises in the Virginia Gazette in October of 1768 that she offers for sale "a great assortment of threads".  We have selected an assortment of colored 50/3 & 80/3 Linen Threads for your sewing needs. 

• 50/3 comes on a 30 meter/98 foot spool and is a sturdy hand-sewing weight that can be used for buttonholes. 
• 80/3 comes on a 50 meter/164 foot spool and is a good general hand-sewing weight.