I buy my polyester thread from The Embroidery Store also but I but KingStar. They also have metallic thread from KingStar that I can run just like my polyester thread and I never had a problem with breakage or shredding.
Linda R. replied:
Like Lynn Turpin Gagnon I like Kingstar and www.embstore.com It is true that the metallics sew as well as regular thread.
Trisha E. replied:
www.embstore.com has Exquisite Brand thread for $4.99 for a 5000 yd spool. I use it all the time and never have a problem. I'm not sure if they have metallic though.