I have a friend that has a Husqvarna Diamond embroidery machine & I was wondering what type of thread does a machine like this use. She has invited me over to show me her new machine & the things that it can do & I thought about taking her some thread as a gift when I go but have never seen an embroidery machine in action nor do I know if they take special thread. I would like to know what y'all recommend that I take her.

Thanks in advance & I sure hope I don't get "hooked" on an embroidery machine after seeing hers.

Embroidery machines stitch very fast. Mine does up to 650 per minute. I buy the thread that says for embroidery machines as it is made to withstand high speed stitching. There is a special bobbin thread that is very thin.

Sulky sells gift sets of multiple colors. Every LQS sells some type of thread, often for embroidery machines.

Visit the website at http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/ and browse. You might find a dealer in your area and get her a small gift card. She most definitely will be spending quality time with her dealer.

I embroider on everything, thanks to my Bernina Artista. Have fun. (Maybe you two could come up with a barter system so you could enjoy her machine too!)

Patty J and I use Sulky 40 100% rayon. Works well. Hope you enjoy your day with your friend. Sue

I use only Isacord on my Bernina - used another brand when I first bought it and it ate a hole right through the fabric. The person I bought it from suggested Isacord. Good luck!!

I like the Mettler Polyester thread for most jobs. Still use the Sulky since I have a lot of it.

If doing something that will be washed a lot, go with the polyester.

Rayon can not be bleached.

Local dealer is starting to carry Iscord, so will be getting some of that too.

I don't recommend Coats and Clark.

You could also take a few packs of embroidery needles. Use a lot of them. Also use a lot of stablizers.

Have fun.

I use Robison-Anton with my Pfaff, now the same company that makes Husqvarnas.

Thread is a strange thing. Everyone has there own personal preference. My HV did not like Sulky...had lots of problems with it. It like RA (Robinson-Anton) Maderia, Isacord. I now have a Bernina and it likes all of the above plus BFC. I personally love the BFC thread....Why because it is Cheaper than any other I have found, the sheen it creates is the best I have seen; (if that is the look you want) they have a great range of colors (360). The draw back might be you need to order it....you will not find it in stores. http://bfc-stash.com/
Enjoy your day with your friend you may have to have an embroidery machine after your visit.

I have a Brother machine. The dealer recommended Robison Anton rayon thread. That is what I have used the most and like it. I have used a little of the Coats and Clarks and it works ok.

I use FuFu. But Isacord is also nice. You just have to give some a try and see what it likes.

I use RA in my Janome 11000. It will take just about any thread except the Janome thread. The dealer recommended RA and I have had no problem. I also use thread from the long creek mills. It is nice thread. I don't use rayon because of the bleach ruins the thread. I use poly. It is basically trial and error. Test a spool of a couple kinds and see what it likes.

Thanks for all the input....