Best priced embroidery thread for Bernina???
#11
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I have a Janome 350e embroidery machine (have had it for 3+ years). The dealer sells all brands of thread, but she highly recommended that I use Madeira Polyneon. She said rayon is not as colorfast, and does not hold up as well when ironed with a hot iron. I have never had any problems with the Polyneon. I buy it from thesewphisticatedstitcher.com - the prices are the best ($2.65) and the service is amazing. If you buy 48 spools of thread, you get a free thread case.
Here's the link to the conversion chart I use: http://threadchart.info/threadchart.php?f=MADPOLY7
Here's the link to the conversion chart I use: http://threadchart.info/threadchart.php?f=MADPOLY7
#12
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The MEs in my guild have all converted to Fil-Tec brand. They say it's the best and all have a different brand of machine. http://www.bobbincentral.com/embroidery.html
#13
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Bernina's seem to like Isacord threads. I'd sign up at a local Bernina dealer for their newletter & watch for sales. If the dealer has many in store events they usually offer a discount storewide. You could also do a search on line for a better price, but you also need to factor in shipping costs. As for the many colors designs require.....I have about 170 colors. I chose 3 or 4 shades from each color & when doing a design I pick one that comes close to what the design calls for. You don't have to buy every color. When using metallics slow the machine way down, use a thread net & a metallic needle.
#14
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Try the metro embroidery thread. I find it comprable to Isacord and glide by filtec.
http://metroemb.com/store/
Edited to add, I should mention I don't have an embroidery machine, I use these for LA Quilting. I think if the threads could stand up to the high speeds of a LA they can definitely stand up to an embroidery machine.
http://metroemb.com/store/
Edited to add, I should mention I don't have an embroidery machine, I use these for LA Quilting. I think if the threads could stand up to the high speeds of a LA they can definitely stand up to an embroidery machine.
#15
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I would wonder why you were told rayon is the "best", because I would say the opposite. It's a weaker thread than poly and doesn't hold up to bleaching or wear. It breaks and frays easily and it isn't a good choice for items that are worn and washed frequently.
#16
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To get started I bought a couple of thread kits. Everyone seems to have them and the variety in the kits have been great. Then when I need a specific color I buy that one. It made it much more affordable than buying per pattern.
#17
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I buy all my embroidery supplies from http://www.allstitch.net/index.cfm
I've only found one place that sells Madeira thread cheaper but the other site is so hard to navigate that I just stick to All Stitch. Shipping can get a little pricy so my BFF and I combine our orders to get free shipping. I use the Poly Neon thread, I tried rayon and didn't like it. I have two Janome machines and they both like Madeira thread.
My advice is to try a spool or two of different brands and see which your machine likes.
Cari
I've only found one place that sells Madeira thread cheaper but the other site is so hard to navigate that I just stick to All Stitch. Shipping can get a little pricy so my BFF and I combine our orders to get free shipping. I use the Poly Neon thread, I tried rayon and didn't like it. I have two Janome machines and they both like Madeira thread.
My advice is to try a spool or two of different brands and see which your machine likes.
Cari
#18
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I use Isacord. I usually have a color scheme in mind, and poly has a lot more colors, especially in shades.
All the machines like it. I embroider with a Pfaff 2170, but I've put it on the PQ 1500 for quilting.
The one thing that convinced me - metallic thread. I watched a big 830 at the Bernina dealer going full speed and using OESD YMNET thread ( Bernina owns that) . It never broke and did the whole design with no hitches.
I bought that Madeira chest long ago, and didn't use 85% of the colors. I sold it.
All the machines like it. I embroider with a Pfaff 2170, but I've put it on the PQ 1500 for quilting.
The one thing that convinced me - metallic thread. I watched a big 830 at the Bernina dealer going full speed and using OESD YMNET thread ( Bernina owns that) . It never broke and did the whole design with no hitches.
I bought that Madeira chest long ago, and didn't use 85% of the colors. I sold it.
#20
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In my experience, rayon is shinier/smoother than poly. I agree that it is weaker & deteriorates more quickly, though. For satin stitching, I actually really like whatever brand it is that the Viking-at-Joann shops sell on mini-cones. Loads of different colors & gave a really nice finish for my machine applique. It was easy to use. I put an Aurifil 50/2 cotton in the bobbin.
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