Cone thread
#82
I like the ones I've seen here that members have gotten at the 99cent store, or ones they've made themselves.
the fancy ones are too expensive for my retired pocket book.
I have a huge 10,000yd cone of metallic thread from Superior and I've had to just let it 'puddle' behind my machine while I kept a close eye on it so that it wouldn't get taut and ruin my stitches. Today I tried the 'plastic straw' suggestion by putting the thread thru that and taping it to my thread thingamajig on my machine. So far it seems to be working better but still had some 'drag'. Gonna have to try a few more 'home brewed' suggestions.
thanks everyone.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
the fancy ones are too expensive for my retired pocket book.
I have a huge 10,000yd cone of metallic thread from Superior and I've had to just let it 'puddle' behind my machine while I kept a close eye on it so that it wouldn't get taut and ruin my stitches. Today I tried the 'plastic straw' suggestion by putting the thread thru that and taping it to my thread thingamajig on my machine. So far it seems to be working better but still had some 'drag'. Gonna have to try a few more 'home brewed' suggestions.
thanks everyone.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#84
I just sit the cone on the table next to the end of my machine and thread it across the top. I never have had any trouble with it following over or tangleing up. The thread comes off the top of the cone and works just fine.
#87
I know I'm behind on answering, but I have a "make your own" web page that you might like to take a look at.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Thre...wing-Machines/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Thre...wing-Machines/
#88
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
I tried that once and it got all caught up in the handwheel and the treadle wheel...thought I'd never get it all undone.
Originally Posted by Jeri6
I just sit the cone on the table next to the end of my machine and thread it across the top. I never have had any trouble with it following over or tangleing up. The thread comes off the top of the cone and works just fine.
#89
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 88
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I use a thread stand, but I don't use the cheap Dritz one. I use one similiar to this one from Clotile's. http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?...a=thread+stand
It is cast iron and much better. It won't bend and doesn't tip over.
It is cast iron and much better. It won't bend and doesn't tip over.
#90
I have 2 of paulsmetalpetals, they work great and add some interest to the sewing machine area!
OH I love this 1, Where did you find such an amazing looking 1?
Thanks!
http://www.paulsmetalpetals.com is the maker's site. He has several different styles
Originally Posted by gollytwo
Originally Posted by Aully
Originally Posted by MinnieKat
Or you could get a really pretty one like this ...
Thanks!
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