Basically any thread can be used from 100 wt silk to the heavier weights. If it will fit through the needle you can use it. The governing factors are the skill level of the quilter, and their ability to adjust tensions on their machines. With that in mind each machine will have its own idiosyncraticies. So any thread you want to gift would be great. If the person you want to gift likes heirloom quilting give a thread for that type of quilting so keeping that in mind don’t be afraid to gift a variety. I don’t know about other brands but Superior Threads lists on each label suggested needle sizes for both long arm and domestic machines along with the thread weight. Hope this helps.