Big Cone or Normal Spool
 

There is another post about thread stands just now, and it has me thinking. I have never bought thread on a cone, but I have thought about it more times than I care to admit. I imagine it feels great to not worry about running out of thread. However, what if I get a cone of thread and my machine does not like it. Thousands of yards is a lot not to like.

Opinions?

I don't use cones either. I have heard about setting a coffee mug behind your machine to allow the cone to move.

Simple enough ..... buy the same kind of thread that you have used in a conventional spool.
It would be the same, so there should be no question as to whether you would like it.

I love using cones... you never have to worry about running out. I use King Tut and Masterpiece by Alex Anderson. I have never had a problem with my machine not liking it.

I only use cones for piecing, grey, beige, white, black & ivory. My Baby Lock & Elna both like it.

I use cones almost exclusively, now. I like not running out of thread. Fortunately, my machine likes all thread

I buy the cones because the cost of thread is cheaper that way. My machines (2 Brothers, A Janome, Nolting and Singer) aren't picky. Connecting threads small cones are as good as Aurofil to me. I get the same amount of lint from both and the Connecting threads is way cheaper in cost and is a 50 weight. I do use Glide for quilting and then I use what is left on the bobbins to sew the binding.

I buy cones to use on my LA from Connecting Threads and also use it with my sewing machines to piece or sew.

when I use a cone, I put it in a coffee cup and run the thread through the end of a paperclip (taped to my machine behind where a spool would go) and then run it through my machine loops and such. Works good.

The only time I buy a spool is if I need a special color otherwise I use Connecting Threads cones in white, beige, black, gray, and surprisingly, red.

Red? That surprises me.

You could always buy a try me sized cone and then if you and your machine are happy then purchase a larger cone. I did that with my Omni thread from Superior Thread, only cost 4.95.

I guess I'm just weird, but I don't mind running out of thread. Running out of bobbin thread is much more annoying, and happens much more often. I use Aurifil large spools, so I empty a dozen bobbins before the top thread runs out. I have looked at cones, and decided against them because if I get a bad one, it's a huge waste.

I also move my machine on and off my table a lot, so having a separate cone holder would be a pain. I guess it really depends on your personal setup; for me right now, I think they would create more problems than they would solve.

I love the Gutermann cones that are a bit over 3,200 yards each. They last forever and my machine loves Gutermann thread.

I use Connecting threads big cones all the time. I have a beige color. I do have a fw small spools of darker colors and to use in my travel machine.

I use small and larger spools and the cones. I won a larger cone/spoolholder and love it. One thing I have noticed is the way my thread unwinds. Can't remember the guys name but he showed the difference why some threads break. It boils down to the thread unwinding. Most of my problems have been user issues.

Only use cones have old singer so doesn't matter

I use spools & cone both. Basic colors for the cones mostly. Have a few in sets for the serger too that are like red, blue, yellow, green etc. Cones are use primarily on the LA. Although I think I may start using when piecing too.

I buy cones in neutrals for piecing and it doesn't seem my machines are too picky with CT or Aurifil. I look for sales and also buy at quilt shows.

Like others, I use cones for the basic colors. The only time I'm using smaller spools is when I really "need" to match the fabric I'm working on. I tried the coffee cup method but it was one more thing to be in the way. So--I had saved an empty spool from invisibile thread. It fits perfectly inside the cone. I put the flat piece from my Janome spool thing on the spindle, add the empty spool and then the cone. Looks clunky; works fine. Thank you to the maker of this machine, it is not picky as to what I can use.

I use neutral colored cones almost exclusively for piecing and general sewing. I have a cone holder from Superior Threads. Previously, I had one of the cheap, metal holders and it was forever falling over. Because it is in almost constant use, it is worth the sale price I paid for it. I buy colored thread when I need colors. However, I buy the small spools. I think using the right thread is important. I have a large collection of types, sizes and colors. I especially like Superior threads such as King Tut for quilting.

I use cones all the time. When craftsy has a sale on the Aurifil cones I order the cones. I use the cones with a stand

Cones are my first choice. I have some specialty colors that I use from spools. Cone thread saves me a great deal of money.

I put my cone on the spindle edge of my meat thermometer and put the whole thing in a wide heavy glass and it works perfectly. Multi use is great in an RV.

I'm using cones more often these days on my Janome since I was able to get some good deals on Aurifil cones a while back and the dealer gave me a double thread holder when I bought my machine. I generally use spools for my classroom/traveling machines. Of course, I use mostly cones on my Innova.

I mostly usually use cone thread to piece and quilt. I buy silver, eggshell, tan or gold. If the thread is going to show such as when I'm making a raggy quilt I buy spool thread to match the color I'm seaming or quilting.

I love the big superior thread cones -- they last forever and my machine loves the thread. Most of my scones are gray, beige or white. Before I bought the cones, I bought a spool to make sure it worked on all of my machines. I have one of the clover thread stands that I use all the time. It works great.