Mariposa

I have used it, and my machine likes it too. I suggest that you buy a spool and try it. They cost about $2.50 per spool.

Scakes

I've had good luck with it. I like it.

MacThayer

I use thread from Superior Thread exclusively (www.superiorthreads.com). I just love their King Tut line! No breakage, and no lint. They also have Master Piece, Fine Line and others to choose from. Whatever you get from there is superior thread, so so don't worry about the name --- and no lint to worry about. They run specials, and the color range is awesome. Just a thought if you wanted an alternative. I've been using Masterpiece for piecing and King Tut for quilting. I love, love, love their varigated thread colors!

katz_n_kwiltz

long armer here, love connecting threads, threads!, every color under the sun, only thing im not so crazy about is the lint it generates, and only way to get rid of it is to use polyester thread.
katz