Was there a link? I didn't see one and I would be very interested in the answer to this. I only have a vertical peg.

This video explains it all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY

This is info I didn't know. Thanks for the information.

Oh Jan you are so awesome!!

The instructions for my Brother SQ9000 tell me to have the thread come off the spool clock-wise. The manual has a picture, so I figure I'd better do it the way they say. When I put on a spool that has the little base I worry because I cannot put it upside down.

Been sewing for more than 30 years and never knew there was a difference. Thanks for the thread and a special thanks to Jan. "Visual Aides" always help me!

Thanks so much everyone!

Here are some tips on metallic threads that might be helpful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYY6vLpW4i4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84FehYcslAk

None of my machines have a horizontal spool holder, they are all vertical. I do pay attention to which way it winds off the spool but if it needs to be horizontal I'm out of luck. Never had any problems so I guess I'm good to go with my older machines that still work like a charm.

[QUOTE=Piper;6601645]I found an article on this subject that might help you. The fifth paragraph down (under the pictures of the spools of thread) should be of particular interest to you. :)[/QUOTE

I have 2 Whites with vertical pegs and two Singers with horizontal. I don't think it makes any difference. I have caps that go on the horizontal pegs that holds the spools in place whether they are the wound or cross wound spools. I have never had a problem with either of them going on either machine. Just something I would say would cost more to put on a horizontal peg machine. Makes no difference to me! Edie