When I first started embroidery, my dealer had a deal tha allowed me to buy 40 spool lots of ARC thread at $2 each. Over time, I purchased every color they had and about 10 each of white and black. I have added some over the years (since 2004) and will tell you that over this time, I have used some of almost every one. My very least favorite thread of all time is Robinson Anton. I have about 5 spools I bought at a quilt show and I have had trouble with them on three different machines now (two brands). More lint and breakage. My very favorite is Floriani!