I've spent the last two days catalogueing my Poly Threads in Embird, so I can replace the(cheap and nasty) ones i bought before i knew any better. Heavens was that only seven months ago???
I have 98 Poly colours and 48 of those are
going to be replaced with Robison Anton as
I really like them, whereas the Dragon
brand threads break constantly.
Are there any colours you gals find you use
more than others? I'd appreciate your
suggestions. hnr, Meganne
44620 Meganne, So you are only using Robison Anton Thread???? or what??? Like to know so I won't buy any that break easy. I can't afford to buy something that is crap. Thanks and here is a flower for you
21820 Meganne, how do you catalogue the threads on embird? do you have the manual or use Help? I have trouble finding my way around help and wondering if it is worth buying the printed manual. Are you looking at poly or rayon RA threads? I used lots of black/charcoal and all shades of grays/silver grays with all the chrome work on Daniels trains and tractors and yellow with the machinery such as bulldozers etc. I guess it depends on what you are doing at the time. I need another 38 colours to do the biblical flowers that emblibrary had a few months ago for a quilt for my mum. eventually I will have all madiera colours. Getting there.
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7503 I like Bright pastels, but white, black brown, off whites, r stand bys. with christmas coming You'll need Christmas colors. I've never bought the Dragon Brand where did U get it from? *4U Meg
by meganne 17 Jul 2008
These were from a lady on Aust. bay. They are truly crappy, knots, shredded sections, etc. As much as i love the colours and shine, (even the poly is lustrous), i truly DO NOT recommend Dragon. hnr, M
by meganne 17 Jul 2008
oops that should read E-bay, typing left hand only, cat is lying on right hand. LOL!
53753 I use a lot of light gold. Also girly colors (with 3 granddaughters what else would I use)--soft colors (light greens, light blues, pinks and purples)
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54354 I use a lot of white, black and cream. Sounds boring, but they are basic standbys. *4U
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42275 Meg, I use lots of white, black, red, light blue, green, light pink, and brown.
89874 Yes, Meganne. It really does not pasy to buy cheapies. The old adage.... you only get what you pay for!!!! Ricky
by meganne 17 Jul 2008
Didn't know they were cheap (and nasty) at the time, do now. But then, I'm paying less for the best Robison Anton than i paid for the Dragon. Gotta admit I love the Dragon colours, they're so vibrant and super shiny, look fabulous stitched out but they shred while stitching. Damnable shame! hnr, M
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Sorry I only just found this probably cause it came up on my search for supplies. The rubbish thread I was using was Dragon, purchased from a lady on Australian Ebay, I don't know whether it was rubbish because it was 'seconds', but it breaks very easily and has lots of knots and really thin sections.
I really like Robison Anton and have bought quite a lot of it from Shoppers Rule and am hoping to buy some large spools of Madeira in the new year.
hugs n roses, and sorry i missed your Q until now. Meg(Anne)