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11-01-2013, 09:41 AM

#21

AChristina

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You don't say what brand of sewing machine you have, but if it's a newer Bernina, they are aware of this problem and are supposed to be sending out replacement parts for the fix. I keep checking with my dealer, but they haven't received the parts yet.

11-01-2013, 10:19 AM

#22

christyld60

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Sounds like a really good tip to look out for ..... especially since many of us are on a roll to get gifts made for the up-coming holidays ! I can just see all those thread cones being moved far away from our machines ! LOL Thanks for the reminder !

11-01-2013, 10:38 AM

#23

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Years ago someone at Houston taught me to tape a safety pin, with the little round circle end pointed up, to the top/back of the machine between the hand wheel and the thread uptake lever. Thread the cone thread thru the little circle and continue on with the usual thread path.

This has always helped me avoid the problem you describe.

Jan in VA

Thank you Jan, you just solved a big problem that was stopping me from using my thread cones. Eureka!

11-01-2013, 12:03 PM

#24

CAS49OR

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My DH made this, and it has a hook way at the top to thread through, so it stays way above the wheel. I didn't even think about it getting caught in the wheel till I read your post.

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11-01-2013, 12:52 PM

#25

IBQUILTIN

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I was having that problem a lot until I bought sleeves for the cone threads. The sleeve helps feed the thread without it slipping over the top of the cone.

11-01-2013, 04:00 PM

#26

JudeWill

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mpspeedy2

Judy, Just curious. Is it serger cone thread that you are using in your machine? Are you using it to machine quilt? I sometimes load bobbins for utility sewing with serger cone thread but I don't sew with it in my regular sewing machine.

No, I have used a cone with no problem (knock on wood). I had the thread holder attached to the back of the machine--the one that holds several spools of thread when you do embroidery. One of the spools had on it at the end apparently had a long tail that somehow got into the wheel. I didn't see it and it just kept winding it on until the wheel couldn't turn. I picked it up today and the mechanic had a note attached that said there were "several yards" of thread wound around the shaft. He sent back a little bag of some of it to show me. He said, "watch for loose thread ends--could get caught on handwheel or motor shaft." Ya think? Lol. Lesson learned. I figure I'm lucky it didn't cost me more that $20!

Glad I could post useful info. Thanks, Bella, for the tip with the safety pin. I will remember that one!

11-01-2013, 04:03 PM

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JudeWill

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Sorry, I meant thanks Jan for the tip of the pin.

11-01-2013, 04:05 PM

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JudeWill

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

It STILL occurs occasionally with me when I leave an extra spool of thread on the second spindle of my Bernina. Hope you had your machine serviced at the same time !

Oh, of course not! I had just had it serviced abt. 3 wks ago! lol

11-01-2013, 05:17 PM

#29

butterflies5518

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Thank you all! I just started using cone thread and never thought about it. I pick up my machine tomorrow from a checkup. Would really be angry if I messed it up.