Originally Posted by
EasyPeezy
I think it could make a difference. Do you have your cone on a thread holder?
There was a very good video on Youtube (I believe from Superior Threads) about
threads and needles. A real eye opener. Hope I can find it or someone else will
post it for you.
Edit: Ok, if you go to Youtube, look for Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob. There
are several chapters but they are worth watching.
This is exactly what I was going to mention. If you don't have time to search, the basic rule is:
if it's stack wound (King Tut on the small spool is, I'm not sure about the Bottom Line) then you want the spool to turn as the thread unwinds from it. This is good for vertical spool pins.
If it's cross wound - most cones for instance, Gutermann Sew-All, Mettler spools, etc. It's designed to come off the top. This means that a horizontal pin is great for these threads, or a coffee cup behind the machine, or a thread stand.
This actually showed me why sometimes thread spools would jump off some of my vintage machines. They (and I) have been easier to get along with ever since.
Superior also makes a thread stand that can help with both types of spools that I would love! But shipping to Canada, plus the price of it,.. well, I'll just make one I guess.
I LOVED the the thread therapy when I sat down to watch it though. Well worth an afternoon of watching them all.
I posted about it here back in February:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...d-t215131.html
Originally Posted by
Nouveau Stitch
Mind competely blown!!! Of course. And to think I almost replaced my machine with a larger throat plate. I owe you a cappuccino for this!
I may just take you up on that if you ever make it to Central Alberta, or we make it to Michigan
