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07-01-2010, 12:01 PM

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Up North

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Be careful - you don't want THIS!

Do you mean the cones? I haven't had any trouble and they last forever, Yes a little linty but a good cleaning takes care of that.

No - ha! I tried to post a picture, it disappeared, then I tried to delete posting - but obviously, it didn't delete! Sorry!

No problem! I just thought maybe you had problems with that thread.

07-01-2010, 12:05 PM

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quilter1

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I like Isacord but have had good results with Madeira as well. Be careful if you are going to wash an item with embroidery, the rayon threads might fade with washing. I use polyester mostly.

07-01-2010, 12:47 PM

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Ms Grace

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I bought a Brother SE-400 last week, and ordered the polyester embroidery thread from Thread Art, and it works wonderful! No breakage.
And they have lots of pretty colors. And only $1.65 each, compared to $4.99 for the Isacord.:-D

Here's the link: http://www.threadart.com/shop/category.asp?catid=7

07-01-2010, 01:34 PM

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littlehud

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Oh, I need to check them out.

07-01-2010, 02:51 PM

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Jim's Gem

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I use Isacord, mostly because that's what my LQS has.

Same here!!

07-01-2010, 03:02 PM

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pieces

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I use Isacord, which was recommended by my dealer when I bought my machine.

07-01-2010, 06:41 PM

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knlsmith

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Thanks for the threadart link! I just put down payment on janome 9500 and had the samequestion. Can't wait to pick it up in 2 weeks

07-01-2010, 07:49 PM

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DebbyT

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I got most of my embroidery thread from e-bay. I key in - embroidery machine thread, with e-bay search. I began getting it at Jo-Anns, one spool at a time using my 50% off coupon, if nothing else was needed. Then ---I discovered e-bay.

07-02-2010, 03:48 AM

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pieces

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My dealer explained the differences of the 2 machine embroidery threads. Use polyester threads for items that will be washed. This type of thread holds up better for quilts, baby items,etc. Rayon has a little shine to it. Use this type of thread for items that will NOT be washed. This type of thread will not hold up to washings.