Originally Posted by
dunster
I bought this exact thread stand when it was only $7, so that shows you how old it is. I use it all of the time, and have never had a problem with it. Just check at the beginning of your sewing that everything is lined up correctly and someone hasn't fussed with it. (I have people who "fuss" in my house). The only thing I did to change it was to take the metal rod out that holds the cone, and replace it with a wooden chop stick that I pounded into place. This made it very stable and the bigger cones do not wiggle much when sewing. I have a Janome and almost never use the horizontal placement because I tend to use the larger cones.
I get all of my thread at Superior Threads, and trust me, it's not linty. Love ALL their threads!