I have seen several types of cone thread holders at craft shows. A lot cheaper to use the cone thread instead of the smaller spools !

The most important thing is to realize that the thread must come off easily from the top of the cone. You can't expect the cone to turn as thread is pulled off it, as a spool does. It's too heavy. Most of these cute homemade cone holders don't show how the thread will come off the top. They will work only if you place them on the floor next to the machine and feed the thread into the thread holders from there. A safety pin taped onto the machine so that thread comes in through the round eye would work very well. Happy sewing.

I just put a large spool upright and place the cone on top....works for me....

lots of good ideas, thanks!! as I need one too : )

I have used Elmers washable school glue for just about everything including putting the layers of quilt together. I just put small little blobs and it works great. Does not seem to bother any of my quilting. I use the old Bernina 1008l. When using it for binding, I find it helps to iron sections down am you glue them down. Now, since I do raw edge applique, I am finding it much easier to use the glue to hold things down instead of fusing everything. Hope this helps.

I know there are stands specifically made for this purpose. I also saw a way to make one and I can't remember where I read it but this is what I remember about it. They used the inner part of the container that you buy blank cds or dvds in. When you buy a large container, it has a tall spindle that the cone can sit on and then they suggested a safety pin to put on your machine's thread spool and pass the thread through it. So if you have the cds or dvds on hand this would be a very economical way of providing the use of the large cones of thread. I hope that I expressed this clear enough that you get the idea.

Wow, what a great solution and needless to say, a considerate, talented husband.

I have this one too, but wish it was a bit heavier, as sometimes it wobbles. I do like and use nearly all the time, with cones threads, a weighted thread stand I ordered. It came from Nancy's Notions or one of those catalog sites. If you make or buy one make sure it's heavy enough so the tension of the thread being pulled off doesn't hinder the thread path. I had previously bought a plastic one from JoAnn's and it didn't work at all. Don't waste your money getting one of those.

That is exactly what my next question was. What quality (certain thread weight and/or thread composition?) should be used and is it noted on a label on the thread

If I can easily break it with my hands, I don't use it.