This message was posted by Steve on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/66.html#000004 TinaK, Melco usually gives you a starter kit that is pre-packaged by MelcoMart. (As well we many reminder where to buy more supplies when that runs out.) Is is just enough to last about a month or so. Usually includes ARC thread, bobbins, backing, needles, and probably a Dakota disk. I have found that Coats poly bobbins run best. As far as regular thread, you will find most people here run ARC, Maderia, Robinson Anton, or Ackermann. It really depends on what brand you like best and where your local distributor is. I don't use ARC because UPS ground is 5 days transit so when I need a color in hurry, that won't work for me. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================