Simthread Best 21 Colors Metallic Embroidery Machine Thread Kit 500M(550Y) for Computerized Embroidery and Decorative Sewing

Threads are matall8c so some colors are difficult to work with.

I just used some of these threads in a current wall quilt I am making. I am very impressed with how easy they are to work with. The colors are bright and fun. One caution to using them, tho. Make sure you have a Topstitch metallic needle in your machine when sewing with these metallics. The eye of a Topstitch is larger and designed so the thread does not shred during use. I had forgotten to change my needle when I started with my 1st metallic spool. Things were fine for a while but when I changed to one of the red metallics, the thread did not like my regular needle. It began shredding immediately and I realized my mistake. When installed, the Topstitch needle worked beautifully for the rest of the time. Another point to remember: when using metallic thread, slower is better. Fast stitching will create continous problems and your work will suffer. These colors are marvelous and I am eager to start another piece so I can use more of the threads.

Love the colours!!

Colors are gorgeous. Everything I thought a metallic thread should be. I can’t wait to try new designs on different colors of fabric. Glad I stuck with it and reached out for help. Continue reading for detailed account of learning curve and struggle. I wanted to add this part to my review as an encouragement to those who might be going through the same frustration I had starting out with metallic thread. As I started stitching out on my machine, the colors popped and were even more beautiful on fabric then they were fresh out of the box. Unfortunately, I was having breaking and shredding ever few stitches. I was using a thread stand set behind my machine. I changed designs, fabric, stabilizer, sewers aid on the thread to reduce friction. I even switched out needles in case I had a bad needle right out of the box.Nothing changed, I continued to get breaks and shredding. I moved my thread to the floor before using a box with a pencil shoved through it to allow the spool of thread to roll of instead of coiling off as it did on my thread stand (which helped just enough to keep me fighting this war of the learning curve using metallics).I even tore into my machine hunting for an illusive thread that might be causing the problem. Nothing! No change! Uhg. This thread was too beautiful to give up on. At the last thread of my sanity, I reached out to a group of embroiderers familiar with simthread metalics and received a lot of helpful feedback. Some suggested turning the speed down on my machine (I never used full speed on my machine, so that wasn’t the issue). It wasn’t until 0ne person suggested changing the tension on my Brother PE770 to -4. NEGATIVE 4!!! What! Are you crazy? I’ve always been told my other embroiders to NEVER, EVER CHANGE TENSION! But I researched tension on my machine. Geez, honestly, I didn’t even know my machine had a tension setting because you’re not supposed to change it anyway, right? Well, after debating weather or not this thread was worth it (and I thought it was) I went ahead and did THE UNTHINKABLE! And guess what… yup, you guessed it. SUCCESS!!!! I still had a couple of breaks (especially with the color that I hadn’t used sewers aid on) but the few breaks I had were nothing, a drop during the storm, compared to what I had experienced for almost 7 hours prior.The design that was using was also pretty dense with wide satin stitches. Here is a picture of my successful test stitch that has made all my efforts and growth through this learning curve worth it. I followed up with a pair of FSL earrings. And celtic horse on an old shirt.

Have bought these a few times now and love it! Thread is nice quality and looks great!

If you want to add some pizazz and sparkle to your embroidery projects, then you should definitely put a set of Simthread's 21 Best Colors Metallic Thread in your Amazon shopping cart right now. The price is right and the quality is fantastic. There was no tangline or shredding on any of my projects, and I was super impressed. If you're one of those individuals who has avoided using metallic thread in your machine, this is an opportunity to experience the thrill of flawless, hassle-free stitching with this carefully curated selection of colors. The thread performed perfectly on both light-to-medium weight fabric as well as a heavier-weight brushed denim (see photos and video above). This is an excellent value for sewists of all skill levels. You can't beat the price, and if you've been a customer of Simthread's regular embroidery thread, you know that you can count on their good quality and customer service. Highly recommended!