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Old 12-04-2011, 08:11 PM
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Thanks! This could also come in handy with other threads. Some do seem to like to wrap around the spool holder. Very clever - will definitely give this a try!


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Tootsie, yes the "thread" does go through the clip right from the spool whether it is above or below it. I've not notices any increased drag, maybe because I took the felt pad off. It has stopped the thread forming loops from the spool that would wrap around the part of the peg under the spool disk. Hope this helps!
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:28 PM
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Thanks for the tip.
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:34 PM
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What a wonderful tip. Your should post it to the tips section ( wherever that is now?)

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Old 12-04-2011, 11:43 PM
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You are a genius!
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Old 12-05-2011, 05:39 AM
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Great tip, so clever.

Thanks

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Great tip. Thank you
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Sewflower View Post
Thanks for the tip, I always have the same problem.
I had given up on invisible thread for that very reason...now I'll have to try it again.
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Old 12-05-2011, 01:35 PM
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Amazing! Your tip is the best!
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Old 12-05-2011, 03:42 PM
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Thank you so much for sharing the solution to that problem.
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I have had problems with this thread too. Thanks for the tip. Anxious to try it.
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