Hi cuties, my question is about threads, I bought a box of threads from a bootsale yesterday, over 300 reels for £10 so I'm hoping I can use over 200 of them as they say machine embroidery on them, but just wondering if they will be ok for my brother machine, they are mainly, DMC, Madeira, Coats, some say 100% viscose, 100% cotton, 100% rayon, I use polyester. Many thanks for any help. Jean xx

I think each machine has its own personality and favorite brand of thread. If it doesn't like a thread, it'll let you know. Unfortunately, it is a trial and error process. Sometimes a machine won't like an entire line of thread, and sometimes just one color in a line. So far, my Babylock likes all those brands, but my Bernina can be picky.

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Thanks for your input, Jean xx

The only brand that gives me any trouble on my Brother Innov-is 4000D is Coats. Your machine may be okay with it. I'd suggest doing a small test design stitch out with the thread before trying it on the design you wish to use on your project. Happy stitching!!!

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Will do, thanks, Jean xx

They are all good brand. I think it might be a case of trial and error. Let us know how it goes

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Yes I will, thanks, Jean xx

Good deal! I have had Babylocks and Brothers and used multpile brands of threads with no problems. It all depends on how your bobbin tension is set at the factory. I mainly use poly thread, since I do a lot of clothing and quilts, but have rayons that I use for fsl.

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Thanks for your answer, Jean xx

My Brother machines are very picky about which threads they will use so you may find some of these will not work with your machine. But at that price you are bound to find enough that will work to make this a very good buy, If you find a spool that is constantly shredding or breaking just throw it out, it is not worth the frustration, or just use it for the bobbin thread. Good luck.

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Thank you, bobbin thread sounds good, Jean xx

I don't see why not...sounds like a bargain to me!

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Thanks foe a reply, Jean xx

by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

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DMC, Madeira, Coats are all very reputable brands. Sounds like you had a bargain. I use a wide selection of brands so enjoy using them. Did you see the recent TV programme on Coats and Paisley, it was excellent?

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by jeanfoz 02 Jul 2017

Thank you, no I didn't see that, Jean xx