Wow!!!! Got my Husquvarna Ruby. Its a great machine.

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I use KING STAR.metallic thread normal needle and get no breaks...some metallic threads are always a problem a must would be a metallic needle,and slow down the machine,my machines are Brother

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Got some great advice. I look forward to seeing your project! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

How are you going using the metalic thread?

Try using a Metallic Needle size 80/12.
Slow machine speed down when embroidering with metallic thread.
Use a separate thread stand and place it a distance away from your machine so the metallic thread can unwind and relax before going into your machine
You could try lowering your top thread tension down just a bit and see if that helps with the thread breaks.
Are you using bobbin thread in the bobbin when you use the metallic thread as top thread?

I have a husqvarna Ruby also, I have embroider metallic thread with a metallic needle without breakage. It is important that the spoon is away from the machine, mine is up, but I think that down is well also.
The brand is important, my machine like " metallic superior thread" and "Royal"

Nonna, Here is my creation.

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by nonna57 10 Oct 2012

Thanks for the pic. I use a thread stand but this is very original. Clever you :))

I take my thread up and over a cupboard door Knob so that it comes from high up and so doesnt come to fast or kink also put your net over the reel to slow it down

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by cfidl 12 Oct 2012

love your solution!

Good advice from granniebear. You may need to place the spool hokder (use a coffee cup if you son;t have a spool holder)on the floor.

Did you use a metalic needle? slow the speed on the machine.Have the thread on a spool holder away from the machine as this helps keep the thread from getting kinks in it.
I have a chop stick with a safety pin on the top taped to the inside of a cup. This helps me embroider with metalic threads. I have the Janome 300E.

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by nonna57 10 Oct 2012

Great idea with the chop stick, would love to see a photo I have both the 300e and the 350e :)