Sharon,
To get you by until you can order some of the same
needles that I sent to Krystyna you can buy ANY brand
Top Stitch SHARP needle; but you only get 5 needles to
a package and as you may know those 5 needles can cost
anywhere from about $.400 and up.

I buy my needles from allstitch.net for $26.69 per 100 needles.
From my own personal experience I found that using ONLY the
SHARP point needles for everything (including lace) has eliminated
97% of my issues with embroidery. The other 3% I found that I had
to use a BALL point needle for stitching on items such as t-shirts or
knits.

I use the 75/11 & 90/14 the most and sometimes I use the 80/12
although not as much as the other two.

Something else I found that helps TONS with embroidery is using
thread nets on ALL my spools of thread, it helps to control how much
thread is being unwound at a time. I started using the nets only on
my metallic threads, but soon found that my thread did much better
when I used the net for any kind of thread.

Hope some of this information will help you.

So, I really need to cancel my order for the polystar? It's just weird, I've had some good days and bad days with the threadart, mostly bad days, but never with the brother or polystar. Go figure

I've used Thread Art and had a problem with my machine until I changed the needles. Do a Google search and you'll come up with tons of sources. Here's one. I wish I could remember where I bought mine, but am a little brain dead at the moment.

I just bought a Janome 350e...I pick it up next week...can't wait!

I can get Organ needles from All Brands (we have a local outlet here). As far as the thread goes, my PE-770 does not like the red threads from DesignsbySick. I have to use Robison-Anton or possibly Coats & Clark, but it sometimes doesn't like the Coats & Clark. I got a large spool of red embroidery thread at a flea market, and it has no problem there. Can't explain why it just doesn't like certain red threads.

Have you checked the Robison-Anton thread at Sears. It's only 3.99 a spool and that's cheaper than any place I know at the moment. I stocked up on it some where this quilt shop about an hour away had it on sale 2 for 6.95. I would go every couple of weeks and get more. The last time I was there they said after months they no longer had the sale. I was bumbed out until I saw the sign laying on top of the display. I pointed it out to the sales person and she gave me the sale for one last time. Wished I'd had more money because I like 2 for 1 sales.

My Viking Ruby hasn't had a problem with any threads except for the serger thread. Once I went up to a size 90/14 sharp needle it did great; no more broken thread. I was stitching out FSL and since it was for kids I didn't want to spend a fortune of thread. I like the RA thread, I've also used Floriani thread, sulky, Prencia and they've all worked out really well. Maybe you could sell your thread to someone who doesn't have a problem with it. I've never used it so I don't know if I would even though I never have. I start off only buying a few of a brand to make sure it stitches well before buying more. It's like designs; I go for the freebees to stitch out before I'll buy (at least for full price) the designs and find out I have a problem. I did learn last night though how easy it is to change the density of a design and that'll be a great help. I like to resize some things and when making them smaller the density can really affect the out come.

I also have the PE770. I use the Threadart and have no problem, I also have Coats and Clark and Threadelight. (variegated). I set all my spools on a separate stand and feed it from the side. Don't know, if that makes a difference, but it can't hurt. Don't give up, try again, tell your machine that you are the boss!

With touchy threads I use the attachment to keep the thread vertical on my PE770. That helps a LOT.

From the first day I started having trouble with the thread, immediately I brought out my thread stand. While waiting for my machine to be delivered, I read everything I could find here on the board in regards to the type of machine, threads, tips and all to prepare myself. I remembered reading about some having much success with a thread stand. At first it worked great, but here lately, no matter what I did, the breakage was getting worse, but only with threadart.
I'm going to try the suggestions given here and hopefully things something will work. :)

Thank you all for your great advice. I'm going to try the suggestions and hopefully I'll be able to use the threadart. http://www.embroideryforum.com/forum...icon_smile.gif

Again a sincere thank you to all http://www.embroideryforum.com/forum...icon_smile.gif

Sharon any of the suggestions I gave may NOT work for you,
but I am going to keep my fingers crossed anyway.

Like I said before though ALL the suggestions I provided was
discovered by trial and error and is what has worked for me
I have 2 Brother sewing/embroidery machines NV1000 and
Innov-Is 1500D (my newest machine).

Good luck and let us know if you find the "tricks" that work for
you.

Hello Everyone - Boy am I happy I found this thread. I have the Pfaff Creative Vision and I have barely used the embroidery feature on it bc the instruction booklet is very confusing to me. The times I have used it I spent a lot of time just figuring out how to set it up so it is no fun for me. I love to see embroidery on quilts and would love to try one one day if only I had the time to figure this darn machine out. I did not buy it through my quilt shop which offers free lessons if purchased through them but it was either spend $10K or save $5K so I did the latter! It would be nice if they offered classes on the machine at a cost of course if you didn't purchase through them. Anyway if anyone has a Pffaf CV I look forward to hearing about your experience. I know this machine can do alot and would like to take full advantage of ALL its features not just the sewing part of the machine.

I was able to cancel the order with MrVacandMrsSew. I'm going to the website you gave me in a previous post and order the needles. Like I told my husband, when it comes to ordering the needles, IF I'm unable to work with the thread after purchasing the needles, money will NOT be wasted on the purchase as I can never have enough needles on hand. :) With the net and the organ needle, do you also use a thread stand?

Thanks Quilty-Louise. I knew I had previously run into a site that sold Organ needles at a great price for 100 needles. Just love this about the board. :)

Can you please post a picture of your quilt "fun and done" I would like to see it

If they don't offer classes you can pay for then check around. I know a few places here where you can take classes no matter what machine you have. I have a viking and my teacher will let anyone join in. Sew n Vac has a club for all and you can get help from members. Once you start you'll be hooked. Last night I got to digitize a cover for my Nook that I'll stitch out this week along with a beach picture frame that I made. It's addicting.

Sharon,

I have a thread stand, but I don't use it. Just put my spool
on horizontal spool peg.

Read briefly through the posts...I have the PE700II and in the beginning, I was getting thread shredding. I discovered the "large eye" needles by Organ and it solved my problem. I am using Metroemb Mettlier, some PolyX and the now out of production ARC. Machine still doesn't like Sulky too much!! LOL The large eye cuts down on the friction as the machine stitches so fast. I had a great source but now find it harder to find the "large eye". Need a source for them. Anyone have one? I use the 70/11 and 80/12 in both sharp and ballpoint.

Haven't tried the titanium needles by Organ yet...does anyone have experience with them. They are more expensive so hesitate to buy them.

Ready to get back started with my embroidery. Have taken a few months off with grandchildren playing ball so much but now ready to go again!!

No, but thanks for telling me about it. I had no idea that Sears even sold embroidery thread.

Nanamoms

See my post #1121 and click on the link for ALL STITCH they have
large eye needles.

The last time I was on line they didn't so I was really surprised when I saw it. If you look under the sewing section you can find it. Lots of colors too. I love RA thread and will be ordering some soon. After I take the Florani class and see what threads I get there with my class so I know what colors I need.

Love Mr Vac and Mrs Sew. I bought my machine from them because they were physically near me.
Needles - here's where I bought mine http://www.sewforless.com/item/Organ..._Pack/6990/c59
No thread stand for me.

I'm wanting a design that I can quilt on my machine after it has been sandwiched together.I'm going to embroidery some blocks but I want to quilt it that .I haven't found any design.

I come bearing bad news. It still isn't working with the threadart. I haven't gotten my organ needles in, but I did change needles, tried the net using the thread stand and the spool holder on my machine. I'm to the point to where I'm so disappointed, I don't even want to touch my machine at this point. :( Just wondering what to do with 95 spools of embroidery thread. I'll at least wait til after I receive the new needles before deciding what to do. I have got to find someway to make this work.

There are several embroidery sites that have the quilting designs and I have downloaded a bunch of "free" ones. Try these sites and/or google "embroidery quilt designs".

AnnTheGran.com
Designs in Machine Embroidery

I have lots more but can't think with my tired brain right now but I know you will find lots! I have lots of shapes, motifs or actual designs saved. Also googe "Quilt As You Go" QAYG

Good luck...there are many many out there!!

Don't give up even though I know it's frustrating. Do try the new needles and if your machine just throws a tantrum, you can always sell your thread.

This is an idea that I have done before...know it sounds silly but my sewing machine tech told me to turn off my machine, remove the embroidery unit, give the "computer" time to reset, replace the embroidery unit and turn machine back on. Sometimes it is just a teeny something that isn't working right.

Also, I use "unwaxed" dental floss and ever so often run it thru the thread guide to find that invisible fuzz. Sometimes I don't even see anything on the dental floss but it fixes the thread break/shredding. Be sure to use UNwaxed floss. I've found it at Walgreens.

Thanks, Louise, I have ordered many times from All Stitch but it's been a while. I remember when they would run a special and send a 10pk of needles with each stabilizer roll although you didn't get to choose the type. I will probably buy 100 75/11s sharps because I use them up the fastest, although I do need ballpoints for the knits but it would take me FOREVER to use up 100 Ballpoints. LOL

Silly Question Probably!!
 

I should know the answer to this as I have several 3 ring binders with needle, stabilizer, etc. info. However, can the embroidery needles and embroidery thread be used for regular sewing (as long as the machines take the same size/type, of course)????? I read where a poster used the 40wt poly embroidery thread for piecing. I have collected a LOT of embroidery thread and would like to not have to invest in more thread except for cotton quilting thread. And I'm on a quest for 100% cotton that isn't so linty. All I've found locally is so thick and linty.

Opinions please?? Thanks!

Embroiderylibrary has quilting designs, I also bought some from e bay.

sharon...also check your bobbins...i have a babylock that DOES NOT like those prewound ones...they caused numerous problems and were not reliable...so i have them now to use for sewing on bindings or i use them on my janome 6600 as sewing thread...cant bear to just toss them....i did go to the local brother dealer and bought good bobbins made specifically for the babylock...big difference...they brought to my attention some nicks & burrs on the prewounds that were catching & causing misfeeds...im in plano....

Finally finished reading this thread... wow! Thank you Louise for sending me here. DH bought me a Janome 350e on Monday. Lots of info on here to digest. I've done a few things and think I'm going to love it! I received the Digitizer Jr. with my machine was wondering if any else has used this program. I haven't even loaded it on my computer yet. I need to go and look at all the sites you all love and try some of them. I would really love to try some Christmas redwork. Hope everyone has a great day!

have you tried any other thread??? and do you have a thread stand????

the titanium needles last longer so really they don't cost anymore

I have an Elna 8600, which is a combo embroidery and sewing machine. My DH and I purchased it last year when we saw it at a home show booth last year. I used the Digitizer software with it and I LOVE it! I have mostly been making dish towels and shirt logos with it.

Have you tried bfc threads?
 

Hi. I buy embroidery designs from www.bfc-creations.com. They also carry their own brand of embroidery thread. The website for the embroidery threads is www.bfc-stash.com

They are currently having a huge thread sale. Prices are very attractive. Personally I have not bought any threads from them as I have a huge stash but I sure have bought a no. of windows designs from them and their designs are good. Every once in awhile, they have a BOGO sale and Suz is very generous. She will usually throw in extra credit dollars when we buy 5 sets or more. We can use this credit dollars to exchange for designs.

Just like to clarify that I do not have any personal interest in bfc-creations. I am just a very satisfied customer trying to share with others what I have found.

God Bless
gml

I have a Babylock Ellissimo and love it. I recommend it to anybody, I especially like doing all of the things in the hoop.
Jo Ann

For those of you who have not heard about "Tuckers Treasures" embroidery designs.
She is closing down her website and is offering 2100+ designs ALL for just $5.50.

If you purchase the designs you MUST have them downloaded BY Sept 4th.

Not a bad deal for that many designs. I ordered them and the designs I have seen
are just adorable.

Hurry don't miss out.

She isn't giving up embroidery she is still going to offer designs on her yahoo groups
site.

Thanks for the info,that is a wonderful deal on designs. I would like to download them I went to the web site and I didn't see what formats she had. I use JEF.

I've tried to order them to download them but I keep getting a message at the checkout that my shipping address is wrong. Probably because I am trying to order them from Ireland