You have chosen the perfect design for your buddy! Real gold thread? That's why it's so expensive. What brand is it? Hugs, Lidia
I've had the thread for about 10 years. It came from a friend that did high end over the top embroidery...stuff that costs many hundred of $$ to do. I have just a bit left for 3 more projects and wanted to replace it and found s similar type by Floriani. Depending on the kind of metallic it ranges from $15 to over $20 a small spool (1100 yards).
That is a nice design and looks dimensional. I use my gold thread sparingly.