Because the aussie dollar and the usa dollar are nearly equal I thought why not look at threads in USA. went to Metro threads and they are all on special so I bought some. Price was $2.00 difference for my whole purchase. Any aussie wanting to buy designs or anything from overseas should do it now....

Thank you for all this information!!!!
I have just ordered the 66 spool basic set, too, as well as some variegated thread and prewound bobbins.
I'm having them sent to me daughter in Arizona and I'll collect them when I get there in four weeks' time.
If the Metro sale is still on then, and if I can't get the stabiliser I want at Jo-Ann's, I'll put in an order for the Metre stabiliser as well.
AlmaG.

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by beatie58 10 Oct 2010

Lucky you! I don't know anyone in USA but still the price was right...Sally

FIESTA! My Brother and them bound WONDERFULLY ;D *2U

I love my metro threads.

My brother loves it! Hope it arrives soon!

My Brother is picky about a few of the spools from Metro, but my Hus sews it out great!!! The colors are wonderful, and mostly I really like it. Hugs, Judy

From what I have read on other groups you shouldn't have any problems.
I buy all my supplies from the USA, I figure if I help keep their economy afloat it will benefit everyone, because we sure as hell all suffered when it went down.

No, seriously though, even when our dollar was less, it is still cheaper to buy most things from the States than what we can get the same thing for, here in Aus. Needles, threads, stabiliser, marking pens, scissors, you name it, I've bought it and saved a LOT of money.

Even my new Elna Xquisite 2 cost me $2,500 less than what I paid for my first one and it works better.

The only problem is, when I showed Hubby how to shop online in the States, I created a monster. He now has every Makita power tool you can imagine. And I say more power to him! LOLOLOL!!!!

I'm a miser when it comes to buying for myself, if I can't get a good price, I go without.
Did I ever mention my Grandmother was Scottish????

Enjoy your shopping and if you want more bargains join ShoppersRule.com......

hugs n roses, Meganne

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

Meganne, thanks for the info and the link another wet windy day in brissy so guess what another day spending. How awful! heh! heh. Sally

Were your delivery costs, free? Enjoy your thread!

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

No had to pay delivery! They are having a big sale so couldn't resist.

hope you don't have to wait too long.keep us updated.

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

They say about 15 days so yes I will keep you posted.

I have quite a few of the metro threads and my designer 1 doesn't have a problem with it at all. The only problem is it sometimes comes off the spool to fast in the very beginning, no problem I just plunk it on my thread stand and I'm off and running. My neighbor has a Singer Futura and it works well on her machine also. Have fun you'll love it...........

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

I am pleased to hear all these comments about Designer 1 hopefully mine will be good too.

The Metro threads are great for the designer I. I also have a Janome 10000 amd that machine is a bit more picky on the threads. I did not always have good luck with the Metro on that machine. I think you got a good deal. Enjoy your new purchase. Hugs, Mary

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

Thanks Mary

I love their thread...it works great on the husqvarna designer 1 Wish I'd would have bought more white

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

Emily, Thanks I hope it works on mine too I love my machine....Sally

Ihave a Hisqrane Designer I and it is fussy on the thread I use in her. Let me know how yours likes it.

Hope someone can come up with an answer for you Sally, sorry I don't have a Janome . Hugs Yvonne

Sally, so happy you got a good deal.

Sorry forgot the link before

Which pack did you order, how much was postage? Am thinking of getting some from them. I would like the whole 116 colours..
I am in Tamworth. NSW.

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

I got the 66 basic in the 1000 mtr spools and total price was $89.20au postage was $41.95 threads only $37.50usa...works out to $1.35 spool including postage.

Well done. I live in SA but am thinking of doing the same. Thank you.

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by beatie58 09 Oct 2010

I'am in brisbane and it is freezing cold and wet! so what else could I do but surf the net and buy stuff (embroidery stuff) of course. Sally

Good for you...sorry I have a brother 4500d