just wondering what thread do you guys like and use

If your machine never gives you a problem then you are on track. Don't worry.

I use Robison Anton in both rayon and poly most of the time but recently have been using Spectrum poly
also. A good place to buy Robison Anton is from www.Redrockthreads.com, they are very reliable and give quick service usually 3 to 4 day turnaround.

I use Maderia, Sulky and Marathon. I haven't had any [roblems with any. Just depends how much you want to invest. A flower for you.

I use Madeira Rayon thread, and so far I have not have any issues. I believe is very good quality thread, so far I am happy with my treasure chest.

Hello minnie, as you know, rather un-sharing person you think I am, (LOL), I have bought some madiera. So far it has been fabulous. Just keep in mind that the thread chest is great, but really expensive here in Australia. Even if you get a great price in US over the internet the postage is over $200 which has put me off. Better to buy some $30 clear thread cases from spotlight and then get the spools individually and build up a collection over time if you don't have close to $1000 at one hit. If you are interested in madeira, next time I put in an order we can share postage and I will send them onto you. Let me know what you think.

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by minnieb 20 May 2008

where from do you colour card

by minnieb 20 May 2008

allstictch is $2.45

Isacord...It is fray resistant, never breaks oe feays even at high speeds and is resistant to bleach!

Hi I use Isocord, Kingstar, Birch, Dragon, Q & A, Ralman and Royal with my Janome 300E. I have listed them best to worst.Some I have bought on internebt some from spotlight

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thans raels My machine 11000 seams to love QA where do you get them on the net

by raels011 20 May 2008

I get them from spotlight or sometimes on ebay

by minnieb 20 May 2008

what format do you use
I don't have a spotlight near me I could only wish

I used sulky and madeira that i have bought in france and now thread delight polyester that i have bought at abc-embroidery-designs.com because it was much less expensive.I had no problem with those threads, but I change often the needle

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thanks

I use Madeira because I bought a thread chest from nancy's notions-great deal, and I have NEVER had trouble with the thread shredding. I keep my eyes out for sales, and this way I am building up a good thread "bank".

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

I have been looking at the thread chest still thinking about it

I use Madeira rayon since thats what my dealer stocks but my machine gives me no problems with it so I don't feel the need to try anything else at the moment:)

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

Mandeira well liked

I use mostly RA or Sulky - and by choice use the rayon because of the sheen. Some brands are wound differently and I do have to watch. I have found some shred more so than others, so usually stick to the two above. I have used marathon, and do have a set or two that were given to me that are "odd" brands, but they actually do stitch out nicely - I just have to watch my machine more closely with them. I bought some rayon RA from Shopper's rule last week, and they came with a disclaimer that the "thread must be wrapped or secured tightly in the spool when not in use. Rayon has a tendency to slip down the spool and become tangled and may become unusable".

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thanks good info

I mainly use Marathon because it is easily available here and, so far, I have had good results. I also like the Robinson Anton twisted threads when you don't want an even colour e.g. teddy bears. *4U

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thanks

I use different brands. I have noticed some threads come off the spool or cone differently. I use a thread holder that holds the thread up high and them it comes down to the machine. When you use this, you never have to fool with the mesh to go over the thread.

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

I have never used thread holder thanks

I use Madeira, Sulky, Marathon, and Floriani on my Brother Innovis. I have had good luck with all of them as long as I change the needle frequently. If you can, try them all to see what you like. Some threads have a higher sheen than others, like Floriani, and those add a little bit of sparkle to the designs. Good luck!

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thanks you sound like you have used the lot

I use rayon from Madeira and have some Sulky as well. And polyesters from Marathon, bought those at an embroidery studio that uses it exclusively for their professional machines (with 6 heads and 15 needles a head). I bought some Brildor there as well. Must say they are all good. So I think it's a matter of availability.

I use Robinson_Anton as there is a dealer in the area, not a big selection here, but usually pick up Madeira when I am in the USA, most of my designs call for that brand...as lbrow says different machines like different threads so try a few different brands on your machine...have a good day ..

I prefer the poly threads, I like maderia & sulky, I also ordered. Radient from eBay & believe it or not have had excellent results with them.. when I had the bernina I had some problems with shredding, breaking, but with ellegante I've had no problems at all. My suggestion, try different brands see what you're machine likes.

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by minnieb 19 May 2008

thanks I worry about buying thread on ebay as I have bought a bad batch when I first got my machine a very good name thread but just kept braking .thats why I am asking

by wendymay60 19 May 2008

maybe the thread was very old