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/1/93.html#000004 I run Coats poly bobbins and Ackermann thread and have very few problems with them. They cost a little more than other brands but I make it up in productivity. I remember trying a sample of Coats thread many years ago and threw it away after about 5000 stitches it was so bad. Other popular brands are R/A and Madiera. It depends on what brand you like and how close the supplier is. Call each mnfr. up and ask them for a sample and distributor list. I stay away from all suppliers that have more than 3 day UPS ground shipping. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================