All of the brands mentioned are good, quality threads. Everyone will have their specific preferences, it is worth trying a few to see what works best for you and your machine. Definitely avoid the Coats and Clark, Talon, and others of that quality, nothing but aggravation IMHO. Be sure to get some topstitch needles for some of the quilting threads (King Tut, for example), it will make a difference in how smoothly the thread feeds. Have fun!