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by berny 13 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 14'12 12:57 )
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Metallic thread,Most metallic threads need a metallic needle and even then you will find it hard going.But King star metallic thread you can use with what ever needle you are using,I have used it with very good results..

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by pennifold 13 Jun 2012
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I've heard that this thread is supposed to be really great. Where is it made? Love Chris
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by berny 13 Jun 2012
I think Japan
by meganne 14 Jun 2012
Chris, King Star is made by FUJIX in Japan. These are the people who make the bobbin thread I use, that our sweet Yoriko got her son to buy in bulk for me.
I Looooooove their bobbin thread it is unique. hugs, me
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by shirlener88 14 Jun 2012
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I have been using King Star metallic thread and hardly ever need to change my needle from what I regularly use on my embroidery machine.
1 links:
[1] 1-800-504-9757
www.embstore.com
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by lidiad 14 Jun 2012
Thank you, Shirlene. Hugs, Lidia
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by dollygk 14 Jun 2012
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I didn't know the metallic thread needed a special needle and have used my normal needles with good results on the thread I have.
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by bikermomfl 14 Jun 2012
lucky you, metallics are a bit-h
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by meganne 14 Jun 2012
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I use Superior Titanium Topstitch 90/14 needles and drop my tension as low as it will go and now all metallic threads stitch out perfectly.
I highly recommend them.
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by lidiad 14 Jun 2012
Thank you, Meganne.
Hugs, Lidia
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by lidiad 14 Jun 2012
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Thank you, Berny. I will remember it next time I need to buy metallic thread.
Hugs, Lidia
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by 02kar 14 Jun 2012
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Another trick for using metallic thread is to put it on a cone stand or container. Place the container on the floor and thread the machine as usual. The thread has time to cool off before going through the thread guides. This has worked for many of us.