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Venting.... Can't find any thread!!
Mikgirl Member since 2/24/10 Posts: 298	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/5/12 6:38 PM I live in Hawaii. I just got my Brother PE-500 and was so excited... Few days after I ordered the machine I also ordered 40 spools of thread. It seems like I won't get it for another week or so, so I decided to get some threads from the store... Well, if I can find any!! None of the craft stores here sells machine embroidery threads. Even a big fabric store doesn't carry it. One sewing machine dealer carried the spools, which was $7/spool!! I'm not spending $35 just to get one design with 5 colors. I guess I just need to wait for the delivery... Price to pay to live in paradise...
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6985	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mikgirl << Like this post Date: 12/5/12 6:50 PM Why not use cotton thread? I have used cotton thread for many years in my machine; I liked it because it didn't have a shine. And it was normal sewing thread. I've even "saved the day" by bringing out some Gutermann poly thread because I didn't have it in cotton in the same color. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
aslinnd Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 5/28/07 Posts: 575	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/5/12 7:02 PM I've used cotton as well when I wanted a matt finish. I've used silk as well besides the usual rayon and poly with no problems.
speattle Member since 2/10/11 Posts: 124	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mikgirl << Like this post Date: 12/6/12 2:53 PM The thread doesn't have to be "embroidery" thread, as long as it is a lighter weight. a 40 to 60 weight would work. You can just use a regular size spool. Check the fabric store again. You are not likely to find it at a Michaels though.
Mikgirl Member since 2/24/10 Posts: 298	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/12 4:53 PM Thank you. I tried it with all purpose thread and it was fine. I guess that'll do until I get the set. Speattie, we don't even have Michaels or Joann!

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