to clem55
Don't bother with the plastic cone thread stand from JoAnns for $7.95. Too light weight and won't stay put. Get a metal one from a good quilt shop. Serger thread is fine for a lot of sewing tasks. I use it for embroidery machine bobbins all the time. I have even forgotten the change bobbins and sewn slacks with it..they havent fallen apart yet .