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Old 05-06-2015, 04:39 PM
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I was having that problem last week and came across this same suggestion and I used a tall mason jar.
Worked like a charm!
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Old 05-06-2015, 05:06 PM
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An empty Aurifil spool will often serve as a holder for the larger spools with big holes, so you can put it on your machine in the usual position.
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Old 05-06-2015, 05:30 PM
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I use a quart jar to put the cone in, run the thread straight up through the thread antenna and thread as usual.
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Old 05-06-2015, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Belfrybat View Post
Here's what works for me with cones and oversized spools. I put an eye screw in an empty spool of thread and put it on the pin. I then put the cone or oversized spool in a cup behind the machine and run the thread through the eye.

I find it works better than the cone holders with the high thread arm for me.
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Me too! Great tip!
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Old 05-06-2015, 07:54 PM
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I put the spool in a tea pot, run the thread through the spout and set it behind my machine. It works great for me.
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I tape an extra large safety pin to the back of my sewing machine, and thread it through the eye. It keeps it from getting drag. I just set the cone behind my machine, don't even put it in a mug. I find this works best for me.
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What clever ideas.
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Old 05-07-2015, 02:17 AM
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Yes, I agree that you folks have come up with some pretty ingenious ways to use those large spools of thread. Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by Belfrybat View Post
Here's what works for me with cones and oversized spools. I put an eye screw in an empty spool of thread and put it on the pin. I then put the cone or oversized spool in a cup behind the machine and run the thread through the eye.

I find it works better than the cone holders with the high thread arm for me.
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Wow..lol..pretty cool..you rock..
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