Recycled cone thread holder

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04-26-2017, 03:08 AM

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AVFD215

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I like the idea. If more weight is needed, maybe Velcro it to a piece of wood. That way it is easier to load and transport.

04-26-2017, 03:54 AM

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sydneybean

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

Great idea tartan! If you glued it to a base that made it heavier it would be even better to hold it in place.

But if you glued it to a base how would you get the spool in? I guess you could cut the bottle around the circumference and then fit it back together.

04-26-2017, 04:11 AM

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maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AVFD215

I like the idea. If more weight is needed, maybe Velcro it to a piece of wood. That way it is easier to load and transport.

It definitely need more weight. The best way would be to pour something into the bottle. Cement, plaster of Paris, stones or sand in a plastic bag? ? ?

I can't see how the thread got in there, but it seems the bottle has been cut and fitted back together; the way we do a mosquito trap.

04-26-2017, 04:37 AM

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tkee

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Thank you for sharing!

04-26-2017, 05:13 AM

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farmquilter

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Originally Posted by GEMRM

I have a stand up paper towel holder that I taped a tongue depressor to the "arm" that projects out. Then I taped two unfolded paper clip to make the thread guides. It works awesome, but I don't always take it with me when I travel to sew.

Do you have a photo so we can 'see' your holder, sounds like a good idea.

04-26-2017, 05:34 AM

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lorimax5859

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Love it! Thanks for posting.

04-26-2017, 05:15 PM

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quiltmama22

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Another idea is a tall olive jar plus a paper clip taped to the end of your sewing machine. Drop thread into jar, bring end of thread through the paper clip "loop" and then thread machine normally. Works like a charm.