Just got my 100 spools of 1000m (1100yd) of madeira in the mail. People ask what I got for my birthday and I tell them 100,000metres of thread. Most people just don't get it.....................

To everyone who wanted to know where I got them from, I will have to look up the address. I think it is srthreads@aol.com. I found her through ebay. She does post overseas as she is in USA and I am in Australia. There is also a website for allstictch.com (US company) which have them for US$2.45 per spool and about US$44 postage. Given that I have never seen Madeira 1000mtr spools for less than $12.95 per spool in Australia I decided the only local I was going to support was myself. It was about $305 AUD this way, but to go local would have been over$1200. I have lots of projects in mind, including a quilt for my son with trucks, trains, tractors, machinery, planes, motorbikes, well, you all get the idea. As well as all sorts of other stuff. I selected my colours by going through my designs and seeing what I needed so I wouldn't be caught out. I have lots of other threads, but they are QA and I have found I have had too many breakages. At first they weren't a problem, but then it got worse, especially the darker colours. I will post when done. I also have the kids quilt to do, which I know YOU ALL ARE GOING TO CONTRIBUTE TO. Will definitley post that one, but it could take time doing it around the kids and work and such, but am looking forward to doing it.

I get it Libster2896, lol. I bought a big box of verigated cottons and put money towards my new embroidery software for my Birthday. For christmas I got 100 mtrs of tear away on a roll. Not exciting for some but for me it was what I wanted and needed. My software is still coming in the mail. lol. Sandra H. Australia.

I don't need a picture Libster. I have already seen the draws it comes in the local janome store keeps them LUCKY YOU .I always need the colour I don't have this would be handy *4u

Libby - what are you embroidering with all that new thread? Have you posted a new project? *4U

Well, we get it! When I bought my machine my husband bought me the 5/drawer Madeira bos. The best present I ever got. So enjoy your set! Flower 4U. Cannot find the star symbol or any other symbols on my SiL\s laptop.

What's not to get? I get it and so does everyone else here. Guess they don't do emb. Oh well, their loss. Happy Belated Birthday libster. *4u

My daughter loves her madeira thread & the box she got it all n. I'm not that fortunate, I have a lot of this, a little of that, the kids, & G. kids buy 4 me so I just love it all, have had very few problems with any of it., but I do prefer poly to rayon. *4U

Libster, what a great gift! Happy Birthday and have a wonderful day!

Happy birthday to you and * for your birthday aswel

Wow, that is a wonderful Birthday gift! Boy, do I GET IT!! I would love to see some on the beautiful things you stitch with you present. *4U sue

I get it. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

Happy Birthday, I get it!

Happy Birthday

W O W...Happy Belated BD ;)

Congrats libster. I had just recently purchased a bunch from Thread Art and they are wonderful to deal with. I love finally using proper threads (rayon) and getting that beautiful finish. Where did you get them from? I fully understand getting anything to do with embroidery (or bikes) for a gift. *4U ><>

Your picture just looks like mine... two adorable kids!!! that keep you busy!!! I got my 100 spools set in february and I already used 4 of them (completely!). I am now going to 5000m spools... I wish you a lot of good work! Pat

Libster where did you get your thread was it in Australia????

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by mollymarie 09 May 2008

I have place my order to hubby the giga hoop for my birthday and the kids are buyibg me thread

by mollymarie 11 May 2008

Got it all for Mothers Day Lucky me

Where did you get them from? I am so busy trying to use up my odds and ends, and then I want to treat myself to extra Maderia thread. I think that was a wonderful birthday gift!!!

I understand , I just got my magna hoop. But most people don't understand. A flower for you.

Do you hear that ladies? These are the GLORY days, we KNOW what's really important!;)

Lucky you * 4 U

The best gifts are just what YOU want. I do get it..

taxman wants to tax you
send 50% the best ones to
minnieb

photo please
we get it

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by libster2896 09 May 2008

Photo, minni, not likely, they're mine, mine, all mine, get your grubby mitts off them. But if we do end up in the same nut farm, maybe to pass the time we could tangle them all up and then straighten them out again. Beats weaving baskets. LOL.

by minnieb 09 May 2008

are you one of my kids
they play them games with me all the time .
and you are not a big shareing girl so santa won't come to you

now that's a very nice birthday gift libster! I'm very happy for you..... and see some lovely projects coming up soon. I use madeira myself and love it. have fun stitching:-) btw those two young ones of yours are simply adorable! *4u

I get it! Congrats I'm a bit of a thread-a-holic myself. Now the big question, how are you storing/displaying them, hmmmmmm I know we've all got our methods. Have a blast, I'm a little jealous

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by libster2896 09 May 2008

bikermom, I found a lady who sells new 1100yd spools for $2.45 on ebay, but you can go direct, and pay only $2.40US. Saves me money and gets rid of her ebay fees. Do you want a contact? I think we were talking about madeira on ebay the other week.

by anna25775 09 May 2008

oh now I am getting really green...... I pay €5.95 per spool here in Germany!!! thats round 8 or 9 US dollars!!!!!!! do you have any idea whether she sends overseas libster?

by bikermomfl 10 May 2008

libster, yes yes yes please send the link. I bought a large lot on ebay from seller M & K enterprises, great deal, super large spools. then I had to buy a seperate spool holder to put in on to feed into my machine. have fun.