Found the Metalfil needle and silver Mettler Metallic thread yesterday. Have spent most of today trying it out but couldn't stop skipped stitches. Tried everyones various tips re tension, thread in jar etc. and have now decided to go with the Sulky thread for this project so I can just get it finished.
I will play with the metallic thread when I have more time and patience because I would really like to be able to use it on something. I figure if I can persevere with monofiliament, then metallic is not going to get the best of me :!: