I have that machine and I have used everything from Hemmingway to Coats & Clarks in mine, have never, ever had a problem. Actually, I've used all kinds of threads with no problem. I use a Metallic needle, size 11 when I use a shimmery thread, keeps it from 'shredding'. I've embroidered towels, FSL, knits, you name it, and have never had any problems. I had to take it in to get a new threader recently and the owner of store said, 'do you ever use this machine'? I said SURE, why? and he said 'it's sooo clean'.. lolo Well I do clean after I've done a multi-thread design, just a habit I got into years ago. I use a lot of thread from Metro Thread, it's always on sale, and thousands of colors, (well maybe not THAT many-lolo), I have several friends that have used it too. It's great thread..
Hope that answers your questions. It's a great machine. Also, whatever thread I use on top, I usually wind my bobbin w/same thread.. no problems..
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