Originally Posted by Lacelady
I didn't find the plastic cone holder at all up to the job, now I have two metal ones (one for each machine) I wind several bobbins before I start when I am going to be quilting. The chief advantage is cost. I got five cones yesterday, each with 5000 metres on it (longer than 5000 yards) and they cost €3.50 each, (about $5.00 each.)
I have the one from Connecting Threads. The base is metal and much heavier and sturdier than the less expensive plastic one. It's probably the same as yours.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...d__D81905.html
But look at this pretty one:
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...r__D71253.HTML ;-)