I am NOT spendin' more on thread than on material :lol:
I don't have any problems with the walmart mainstays brand, although I have switched over to coats & clarks dual duty (more colors.)
Now either I have the world's most forgiving machine, or it's dumb luck - but I bought some "hand quilting thread" at joanns awhile back for like 50 cents a spool . . .and it works in the machine. I don't put it in the bobbin though.
After hearing about machines giving people fits, I guess I just love the little starter machine I got a few years back for under $150 (Brother) and the "upgrade" I treated myself too this spring for under $200 (Singer).
DD is using the Brother now to learn on :lol: and raiding my stash!