I have had this large spool holder for over 30 years. I think I purchased it when I was doing upholstery work. It has a heavy metal base. Very sturdy and heavy and also can be fastened by screws to a work surface. Works great with my Elna 7300 Pro Quilting Queen machine. You might still be able to find something similar.
My large spool holder
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