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bearisgray 02-20-2014 07:24 AM
I use a pin to pull the thread out of the notch - after I find which end itt is on.

Tink's Mom 02-20-2014 07:34 AM
Originally Posted by Krystyna (Post 6585634)
*DING * DING * DING * We have a winner!
I had a wonderful old thread stand that I got at an estate sale years ago, but that stinky Hurricane Sandy stole it from me! Still hunting for one, but in the meanwhile, I do have a coffee cup!
Glad I could help...That Sandy took too much from you, girl....especially when it messes with your quilting. I'll keep an eye out for an old thread stand when out hunting for goodies...

dunster 02-20-2014 08:39 AM
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom (Post 6585619)
I used an old metal emery board on it...but, I buy Dual Duty in a cone from Home-Sew...6000yds. for about $25. Comes in white, black and natural. Either use it on an industrial thread stand (only the ones with the metal base) or put it into an old coffee mug or mason jar behind the machine.
Have you checked out Essential Cotton cones from Connecting Threads? $9.99 for 5,000 yards, and that's when they're not on sale (they do go on sale frequently). I like it better than Dual Duty thread - seems to have less lint (although all cotton threads have some lint) and comes in a huge variety of colors.

meyert 02-20-2014 08:45 AM
Anything that I pick up at WalMart has the notched spool. I like using the better thread too but sometimes I don't want to wait for an order to come in the mail and I don't have a quilt shop that's very handy

cindi 02-20-2014 08:55 AM
I turn the spool upside-down so the notch is on the bottom. That way the thread never unwinds up into it.

tessagin 02-20-2014 09:05 AM
Same here. I really don't have a problem undoing the thread from the notch. Just use a pin to undoit!!
Originally Posted by cindi (Post 6586016)
I turn the spool upside-down so the notch is on the bottom. That way the thread never unwinds up into it.

Sandra in Minnesota 02-20-2014 11:59 AM
I have that trouble once in a while. Usually put the notch end toward the machine end. It is a pain in the neck!

NJ Quilter 02-20-2014 12:38 PM
I put the notch on the bottom of the spool pin as well and don't seem to have an issue. I also normally use my horizontal pin. Getting that buggery little thread out of the notch really can be a pain. Most times the tweezers do the job but I've been known to use heavier duty tools as well. Unless it's a really bad day and I throw the spool across the room or into the trash!

Zinda 02-20-2014 03:11 PM
Try putting the notch toward the side of the machine.

Geri B 02-20-2014 03:49 PM
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom (Post 6585619)
I used an old metal emery board on it...but, I buy Dual Duty in a cone from Home-Sew...6000yds. for about $25. Comes in white, black and natural. Either use it on an industrial thread stand (only the ones with the metal base) or put it into an old coffee mug or mason jar behind the machine.
Suggestion: look on website WAWAK.....I think you could get that thread a lot cheaper . Not affiliated, but I shop there.......


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