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Old 12-20-2010, 08:42 PM
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Hi everyone. Have a question for you. I have just started machine embroidery. Was wondering what brand and type of thread do u use. Thanks so much
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Old 12-20-2010, 08:50 PM
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I like C&C trilobal polyester but it's a bit hard to find. I use a lot of Robison/Anton with good results. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Floriani 40wt poly. I order Floriani from Red Rock Threads.

For bobbin thread I prefer to use prewound bobbins, but if I can't get them then I buy a spool of bobbin thread or if push comes to shove I will use Maxi Lock serger thread.

Hope this helps!
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Old 12-20-2010, 09:30 PM
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I use Isacord. But I don't use my embroidery very much because I have not fully learned how to.
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Old 12-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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medeira works for me and its available at joanns. good buy with coupons. sulky is not a favorite. it seams to break easily and tangle. i think its those skinny spools.
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Old 12-20-2010, 10:23 PM
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I have used a lot of different threads and have tons of it! Mostly ARC but am starting to buy Floriani. I love the way it feels and he has gorgeous colors available.
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robinson anton my first choice --treat your self to a thread chart--cheaper threads are trouble a good deal of time---heard good things of floiarni always like to use the prewound bobbin fill lasts longer than you can wind yourself
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Old 12-21-2010, 12:54 AM
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Whatever I can find! My favourite is Isacord because my machine handles it really well, but I use a lot of Madeira, R/A, Sulky and C&C too.

I can't use pre-wound bobbins, but the Madeira bobbin thread seems to work best for me since it goes on for ages.
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Isacord... fantastic stuff for both machine embroidery and machine quilting!
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Old 12-21-2010, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
I have used a lot of different threads and have tons of it! Mostly ARC but am starting to buy Floriani. I love the way it feels and he has gorgeous colors available.
I have over 200 spools of ARC thread. I really like it but will replace with Madiera when this is gone. I live real close to Melco Thread in Co and they did ARC. now they have sold the thread part to Madiera. Still pretty close but different thread.
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isacord is my favorite, but i've used madiera and sulky too.
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