big spools of thread ...dumb question?
05-31-2011, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jillaine
I have not found that the quality of the thread on these larger, inexpensive spools is good enough for regular sewing. My understanding is that this is thread for surgers/surging, and where quality is not as critical, perhaps? (I dunno, I don't surge... not with a machine anyway, yuk yuk...)
I bought a few of these from my LQS and was immediately disappointed when I started threading my machine for standard sewing.
I bought a few of these from my LQS and was immediately disappointed when I started threading my machine for standard sewing.
05-31-2011, 08:11 AM
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Seems like I remember a discussion about why serger thread isn't good for piecing and quilting, but I have seen regular cotton thread on large spools and cones I think..
found one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-102361-1.htm
found one:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-102361-1.htm
05-31-2011, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jillaine
I have not found that the quality of the thread on these larger, inexpensive spools is good enough for regular sewing. My understanding is that this is thread for surgers/surging, and where quality is not as critical, perhaps? (I dunno, I don't surge... not with a machine anyway, yuk yuk...)
I bought a few of these from my LQS and was immediately disappointed when I started threading my machine for standard sewing.
I bought a few of these from my LQS and was immediately disappointed when I started threading my machine for standard sewing.
05-31-2011, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ann31039
I bought a pretty flower pot at the dollar tree. Just drop in the large spool, and pull the thread around the spool holder on my machine. Havent had any problems
05-31-2011, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
Fortunately I can wind my bobbin without unthreading my machine so it's really handy having the large spools.
05-31-2011, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
Fortunately I can wind my bobbin without unthreading my machine so it's really handy having the large spools.
05-31-2011, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
You can buy an adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-R-Cone-T.../dp/B0019KDYL2
And there was talk recently here about a little machine where you can rewind the thread from cones onto spools so it's easily usable on your domestic machine. The name is right at the tip of my tongue ......?!??!?!?
Some people just put the cone in a mug behind the machine - I've had limited success with that method.
eta: Found it - the EZ Winder Kit
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=7349
Here's the recent thread (hehehe):
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-115374-1.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-R-Cone-T.../dp/B0019KDYL2
And there was talk recently here about a little machine where you can rewind the thread from cones onto spools so it's easily usable on your domestic machine. The name is right at the tip of my tongue ......?!??!?!?
Some people just put the cone in a mug behind the machine - I've had limited success with that method.
eta: Found it - the EZ Winder Kit
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=7349
Here's the recent thread (hehehe):
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-115374-1.htm
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