Originally Posted by
KittyD
Thanks for all the suggestions. I believe the problem is that the core of the thread is slightly larger than the spindle on my machine and I don't know if there's a anything I can put on the spindle to make the cone more stable. In any event I will try some of the other suggestions.
Try taking a round dowel that will fit inside the cardboard spool, cut to length, drill a hole down the center of the dowel. This is what I have done to make it work. Can buy them, but pricey, when you can buy a dowel at Wal-Mart or any craft store and make them a whole lot cheaper.
Good Luck!