Look At These!!!
 

I have never seen spools of thread this large before. These came from an estate sale. I got 4 spools of which the two largest ones are white for about $1.50 each. I also got some embroidery thread for tying quilts and a ruler that I do not even know how to use. I am hoping I can use this thread in my sewing machine without any trouble. I think these large spools are usually for sergers.

wonderful find, I wouldn't have passed that up, even it I have more embroidery thread than need.

I assume as you do that they are for a serger. If yous DSM isn't picky with thread, then go for it. My Bernina doesn't like anything but Mettler silk wrapped thread.

You will LOVE the Olfa Lip Ruler!!! When you line up the ruler, you catch the lip on the edge of your cutting mat. It helps to keep it from slipping. There are a couple of videos showing how to use it if you can't figure it out. I have a couple of different sizes and love them.

Thread may not be serger...I have large spools like that for my L/A. Look inside the cone might be a label there....

I've seen those used with industrial machines as well. Just might need to check the thread weight. Otherwise, as mentioned previously, if your machine isn't a thread snob, put them on a thread stand and go for it!

If it's spun polyester thread, it's the cheapest and not very nice thread you can get(I'm trying to be nice). It's made to be used in many layers-like 4 or 5 threads on a serger to be strong enough for use. I would be very careful how you use it as serger thread is not a good thread for piecing or quilting because it's weak. Hopefully it's not a spun poly.

I have cotton threads on cones like those. The serger thread cones are normally fatter at the bottom and taper in as it goes to the top. Also, most serger thread is not a consistent weight. Pull a few inches off and you can tell if it is serger thread by the thinness then fatness of the thread.

A way that I try to check & see if it is polyester is to pull it and try to break it. Most polyester thread I have seen takes longer to break than the cotton. It also melts easier.

Great find. Those spools of thread look very interesting! I would definitely experiment with them and see how you like them.

The spools look like the spools used in a sewing plant. Usually the thread is high quality so it won't break or fray causing downtime. Sew a seam and if your machine likes it and you can't rip the seam easily then it's good to go.

If you can, check the age. If thread is very old, it's worthless.

GrannieAnnie, how old is old? Is there a date on thread?

I would put the large spools of thread in a container behind the sewing machine and thread it up as usual. Try it out and see how it goes. My two straight stitch only machines will use any thread I use. I think any machine will use any thread. The tension may have to be adjusted. I think the people are the thread snobs, not the machines. I have never seen a date on thread. You should be able to determine if it is old if it breaks often.
You got a great deal and I hope you enjoy using all of it.

I have one of those "lip rulers". Absolutely LOVE it.

I'm still using thread that's at least 30 years old. Works fine. Would recommend testing it to see how easy it breaks first.

Great finds!

I have cones like that. I got them from someone that worked at Unitog. They made work clothes. Be careful, the thread breaks all the time, since it is for industrial machines. I do use it for basting quilts on my long arm. In fact I have a cone of the blue and a really big cone of white. I think I got all of them for a few dollars.

Never heard of this kind of ruler but sounds like it would help me. Where did you get it? And, it just goes along the edge of your cutting mat as you're cutting? Thanks.

Not always. There are good quilting threads that are very fine. They advertise that you get more thread on a bobbin with their thinner thread. It is still very good thread.

I have two Bernina machines and it will take any kind of thread and bobbins. They are the 1260 and Artista 165. I use machine quilting thread most of the time.

Lucky you!

My lip ruler is the only long ruler I use....had it so long, I really need a new one....you will love it..

I have one machine that is picky about threads but most of the time it's operator error. My other machine will use anything and needles. I just have to be more careful with "picky"... :D

That looks like the kind of thread used in a garment factory. I love the ruler you got. Have fun!

great find. Good for you.

I put my large spools in mug and set it behind my machine :), works great!!