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tenngal 06-07-2014 02:03 PM

Wow, this looks great - I'd love to have it!

Onebyone 06-07-2014 02:22 PM

The Stack and Stitch is $23 with free 2nd day shipping at Amazon using Prime.

The Superior stand is $28 with free 2nd day shipping at Amazon using Prime.

raksmum 06-07-2014 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by angelahen (Post 6746306)
I am about to embark on a project that will use a lot of metallic thread an have seen the Mertteli thread stand advertised. I live in the UK so postage from USA would be alot. Does anyone have any suggestions for something similar for a Bernina 440. I have a thread stand that stands on the table and takes the thread up high and then into the machine. I think this will twist the thread though.

What do you use?

What you have will work just as good as any other. Just move your stand away from your machine so the thread has has time to straighten out before it goes through the machine

DOTTYMO 06-08-2014 01:23 AM

Living in UK. As well . I would try a mug before purchases as the cost and shipping is astronomical from US. I HAVE A WEIGHTED base very heavy. With a metal rob and a curve at top to thread through it is as high as the bernina I use. I have had problems with some mettler threads breAking . Plenty of practise is needed.

Good luck.

IBQUILTIN 06-09-2014 10:44 AM

My DH made a stand for me out of a flower pot saucer and a heavy threaded wire. He even put a short post on to hold the bobins I have wound for that project. I love it. And since he is no longer with us, it is a true treasure

quiltstringz 06-09-2014 10:57 AM

I had never seen the Martelli thread dispenser and it sure looks nice but man the PRICE! I do have the superior thread stand - not the metal one but the other and you can get your thread to come off of it either horizontally or vertically and I love it. It is $24.99 instead for $149.

soccertxi 06-10-2014 06:39 AM

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This is what I use for a thread stand when I sew away from home. I use the coffee mug trick, but I also use a ruler with holes and a clothespin. Clothespin the ruler just inside the mug. Thread your thread thru the top hole and then toyour machine. Sometimes I have to move the mug around to get the thread to come off the spool the way I like. Hope this helps! (sorry about the picture!nI had a hard time getting a good shot..then my tablet died and I had to plug it in! So much for finding a decent spot for a picture! HA!)


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