My machines are not fussy. The only time I ever had a problem along that line was with C&C embroidery thread in my first Brother embroidery machine. It threw an ever loving fit about the 40wt embroidery thread but it loved the 70wt C&C bobbin thread. In fact, it is still the only bobbin thread I buy for embroidery. Lots on the spool and it is inexpensive, works for me.
I started out quilting with Mettler because that is what was sold in the shop. I did notice that all the machines we used in class had huge lint balls around the needles, but not knowing any different I kept using the Mettler and cleaning copious amounts of lint out of my machine. I heard about Aurifil and decided top try it. I have not looked back. I use the Mettler I have left for basting and button sewing.