ty! machinequilter :D

wow, when I first posted, I figured this question would be so old, I'd be lucky to get one or two answers...thanks everybody. was trying to reply to each person individually, as I am thankful to all, but page turned and I had to keep going back so please forgive me. my computer is a bit slow at times...also downloading something right now.
seems you gals know your threads. I have heard of all these brands, but had never tried many, because you use what's available to you. I am just now learning to overcome 'online anxiety' about buying. With info, I have a lot more confidence about products. :wink:
P.S. nice to meet so many nice ppl with 6600 too. I agree, lots of good machines, good threads and everybody just has to find what works for them, but I'll take all the help I can get. :D

I love Connecting Threads Essential 100% Egyptian Cotton thread and their service is very fast.

I just wanted to let everyone know that Singer, when it comes to their embroidery machines, does NOT recommend Coats and Clark thread due to the lint problem. It causes alot of machines to be serviced and can cause the need to replace parts that are expensive. So my new Futura came with a warning.

However, normal sewing, may be OK on our machines. Something I have learned over time, is keep your machines free of lint between your projects. It is the build up that can cause problems..Those mini vacs work great!

I use Essentials (Cotton)f or quilting and Robison Anton & Maderia (polyester and rayon) for embroidery.
Diana in Texas

I'm certainly not here to "knock" anyone and their choice of thread, but I have a Gammill long arm quilting machine, and I was told the same thing by the service man who set mine up. But, I have to say, that I used C&C for years in my regular sewing machine (Pfaff) without any problems. I'm a good lint chaser tho, so maybe that's why? :lol:

I've heard the same thing. Even though I have to admit, I have used them on my Janome and had no problem. But, I'm a lint addict and if I see a speck-it's gone! Poof!LOL I know the big serger thread I use often is a hairy one but so far so good for the money. Just my 1 cent-Skeat

Tristan thread in Western Canada is clearing out of Aurifil. The price converts to less than $4. US for 1300 meter spool including shipping.

http://www.tristan.bc.ca/

Have you looked at Thread Art? I believe the web site is threadart.com . I just purchased the large spools of 40 / 3ply cotton thread for 3.75 a spool. It is on sale right now until the 28th at this price. It is usually 4.75 a spool. They also have some "deals" on Ebay that are cheaper than the store at times.
I use in on a quilting machine.
I too went to a quilting store and looked at the same spools of thread but they wanted $12.00 a spool. Karen