I am going to be buying my first Metallic threads for embroidering. I didn't see any on Metro :( I would love to hear your recommendations on companies to buy from. Thanks!!

I use Kingstar metallic thread now and find that it is a great metallic thread.
It is smooth and not coarse. Runs great.
It is a bit pricey but so worth it.
I will post the link below.
http://www.embstore.com/p-1561-ki...

EastWitch2

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by shirlener88 31 Mar 2011

This is the one I would suggust as well - have been using it for 6 or more years.

by littlelambs 01 Apr 2011

Thanks!!

by littlelambs 01 Apr 2011

Thanks!!

This is what I use. I don't know how you would get it if you are not in Australia, but it is brilliant. I am sure if you contacted Gary at Echidna he would be able to tell you how you could get it if you are not in OZ. And seriously, tell him Alice sent you. I am a good customer and therefore a pain in his butt. So he will know who you mean.
Alice

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by littlelambs 01 Apr 2011

Thank you! That is funny (regarding pain in his butt)!!

I also use sulky but have had great luck with coats and clark. However you'll need to slow your machine down, move your thread farther away from the machine (a seperate thread holder works for me) and skip the first tension on your machine. I've tried all the tricks and these work great for me.

I sure don't know, every time I use metallic it messes up my machine. I'll be interested to hear what other people say. I'm just about ready to give up on metallic altogether....

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by littlelambs 30 Mar 2011

yikes - that sounds scarey. I am going to make my nephew a quilt using old cars and i was thinking metallic would really liven up the cars.

My favorite is Sulky....lots of colors/choices...

Thank you both for reminding me of this site! I had forgotten that I can buy wholesale from there :) Every little bit helps!! Thanks again!

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by noah 30 Mar 2011

how do you get it at wholesale price??

by littlelambs 31 Mar 2011

If you look close at their homepage, they have a tab for wholesale website. You create an account using the documents they request.

try ThreadArt. The were the first co I ever bought thread from. Just type in metallic thread in search box.
Bev