I have the big spools of Superior Masterpiece and the thread stand I had broke. I've discovered a hack I use all the time. I put the thread cone in a coffee cup behind my machine near where the thread holder is located. I attach a binding clip to the the thread dowel push the end thing that holds the spool in place and thread through the grip part of the binding clip. Then you just thread as usual. You can also use a paper clip that you tape to your machine.