I use Floriana embroidery thread also. I bought a set of 50 spools from the dealer when I bought my machine. I cannot compare to other brands since this is all I have used but I have been very happy with it. The only thing I don't like is that I find most places I buy embroidery patterns from don't use this thread and don't list it as one of the thread choices in their color conversion charts. But I found it simple enough to just hold a spool up to the sample color and see if it is close. I find it has a really nice shiny look to it.