Cone Thread

[MommaDorian]

I was given some cone thread. I read on here that you could use a CD spindle if your machine didn't have a machine with a thread holder built in. I tried that, but I'm having problems with it being too tight. When I use my machines thread cutter my needle comes unthreaded. I'm tired of having to thread again and again. Are there any other tricks or should I just buy a cone thread holder?

[ckcowl]

sometimes when i'm having trouble i place the cone in a cup next to (or behind depends on how your machine guides are)
also i have threaded bobbins- then used the bobbins on the spool spindle & used them as if they are a regular spool of thread.

[MommaDorian]

also i have threaded bobbins- then used the bobbins on the spool spindle & used them as if they are a regular spool of thread.

It's funny, that's what my 8 yo daughter suggested. lol I wasn't sure I could use a bobbin in the place for a regular spool of thread.

[majormom]

It's funny, that's what my 8 yo daughter suggested. lol I wasn't sure I could use a bobbin in the place for a regular spool of thread.

If you wind the lower bobbin and the bobbin to be used on the spool spindle at the same time, you will always know just how much thread is on your bobbin while sewing. This is really a plus when you are quilting and you will never run out of bobbin thread while quilting! I've used this method many times and love it.

[burchquilts]

It's funny, that's what my 8 yo daughter suggested. lol I wasn't sure I could use a bobbin in the place for a regular spool of thread.

I always wind mine off onto bobbins. That way I can use them either as the top thread or the bobbin thread.

[Lois-nounoe]

I've never used the cones but have heard that if you put the cone in a cup and then thread your machine as you would a spool it should work. I HAVE used bobbins many times for the spool just to use up the thread and to empty the bobbin.

[chips88]

i use a piece of pine board 3x 7x 1 drilled a hole. and used a dowel . and my big spools work like charm.

[granny216]

I agree with chips88 and these do work but I have two of those metal holders (heavy bottoms) I ordered from some catalog and they hold the cone thread up in the air as there is a thing at top to hold the thread that is going into the machine. I am sure they still make these things but don't get the plastic base ones or arms as they are not stable enough if you are sewing fast. But do be careful if that thread is old...if you can break a piece of thread easily it is not a good idea to use it for a quilt.

i use a piece of pine board 3x 7x 1 drilled a hole. and used a dowel . and my big spools work like charm.

[MommaDorian]

But do be careful if that thread is old...if you can break a piece of thread easily it is not a good idea to use it for a quilt.

I test 4 of the ones that I have. They all break pretty easily. Is there anything else I can use them for, rather than throwing them away? I'd hate to use them for something and have problems with it.

[BellaBoo]

I test 4 of the ones that I have. They all break pretty easily. Is there anything else I can use them for, rather than throwing them away? I'd hate to use them for something and have problems with it.

Use it for basting, the only thing old thread is good for.