Originally Posted by morelcabin

If your spools are cross threaded they need to be spooling from the top. If it is a straight wound spool (like coats and clark) it would work standing up on a spool holder and unwinding from the side. Maybe that is what you are having trouble with. Look up thread delivery on google and you'll see what I mean. I just learned this recently and it has made a HUGE difference for me...no more broken thread. The size of needle you are using will make a difference too