Thread Stand
 

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?

I had to go look at a Mertteli thread stand, as I have not heard of one. I am afraid I have no suggestions, though I am anxious to see what answers you get. I think the thread stand you describe that you already has is like the one I have. I had not thought about it twisting the thread, though I suppose it does.

I have seen some ladies who just put their thread in a tall mug, but I don't think that is the answer for you. I am sure someone here will have some ideas.

Dina

Hi Thanks Dina, I think the tall mug would have the same as the one we have. Answers will be interesting xx

I just put my thread in a coffee cup next to the machine. I haven't had any problems with this method, but I haven't used metallic thread.

Same here. Why would metallic thread need something different?

Barnyarns (UK company) has the Superior Thread Stand that can be converted from vertical to horizontal - some cops are wound so that they need to be pulled from the top whilst others need to be pulled off from the side. If you go to their web site you'll see that this stand has a vid to show how it works. You might also want to send them an email for attention of Jon MacPherson who is something of a thread expert! He will advise you on the best metallic to use since not all are equal. Extensive habby, fast and super helpful service. No, I'm in no way associated with the company. Good luck.

This is what I have on my wish list for when I learn my embroidery machine.

http://www.sewingsupplywarehouse.com/stacknstitch.html

I love my Superior stand

I have an older Bernina 1530 and I use to wind my metallic onto a bobbin very slowly making sure there were no twists. I also used a product I bought at JAF that is called Sewer's Aid by W.H Collins (notions manufacturer). Like an lubricant, place a few drops sparingly on the thread and never had a problem.

The trick with metallic thread is to use the right needle and have the thread about 2 feet away from you so it can relax. I just use a big coffee mug! Cheap and easy to move if I need to.