[quote=collady]
Originally Posted by carolynbb
It also prevents the thread from "linting" in your machine. When the thread is pulled backward through the tension it leaves fine lint in the machine. The way the tread is spun onto the spools, the thread does not "lint" nearly as much as it would if spun on in the opposite direction. Thread has a right side/direction and a wrong side/direction.
If thread has a "right" direction, then aren't we using it in the "wrong" direction when we use a wound bobbin? The "right" direction end of the thread will be on the inside of the bobbin as it is wound. Always wondered about this! :?: :?:
Sue