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Lyncat 07-01-2010 09:29 AM

I acquired a Brother SE-350 and I would like to make some quilt labels, etc with it. Can you give me suggestions as to what kind of threads I need to start stocking up on? I'm clueless! There are so many types of threads out there that I don't even know where to begin! Thanks.

franie 07-01-2010 09:29 AM

I use Madiera and Thread Art.

amma 07-01-2010 09:32 AM

Most embroidery thread is a 40 wt thread. I have got alot of mine off of ebay in good sized batches for a very reasonble price. It has all worked very well for me :D:D:D

texas granny 07-01-2010 09:34 AM

I use several different kinds. Joann has theres on sale this weekend 50% off good time to buy. I have coat and clark.
sulky, Florana, used to be FUFU, several more. Try differnt one and see which your machine does the best with

Up North 07-01-2010 09:42 AM

I have the same machine I use the $1.99 cones from Joanns or whatever I have on hand. I don't buy the special thread and have not had a problem!

stitchinwitch 07-01-2010 09:46 AM

Be careful - you don't want THIS!

pam1966 07-01-2010 09:54 AM

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

Maride 07-01-2010 10:23 AM

Walmart carries some machine embroidery threads that will work well with your Brother, but the colors have no shine. I prefer Thread Art.

Up North 07-01-2010 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
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.

stitchinwitch 07-01-2010 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by Up North

Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
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!

Up North 07-01-2010 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by stitchinwitch

Originally Posted by Up North

Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
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.

quilter1 07-01-2010 12:05 PM

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.

Ms Grace 07-01-2010 12:47 PM

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

littlehud 07-01-2010 01:34 PM

Oh, I need to check them out.

Jim's Gem 07-01-2010 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by pam1966
I use Isacord, mostly because that's what my LQS has.

Same here!!

pieces 07-01-2010 03:02 PM

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

knlsmith 07-01-2010 06:41 PM

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

DebbyT 07-01-2010 07:49 PM

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.

pieces 07-02-2010 03:48 AM

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.


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