Can someone tell me
05-18-2011, 10:01 AM
#91
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
I set large cones in a coffee mug behind my machine & run the thread through the guides like normal. I have also had to do this to get some embroidery threads to behave as they are wound for horizontal delivery & my Elna only has vertical pins.
05-18-2011, 12:09 PM
#94
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Throwing in my 2 cents worth, make sure if you buy the thread stand, that it's METAL and NOT plastic.
www.longcreekmills.com
has them reasonably priced. I purchased 4 to have 1 for each machine.
HTH
Kat
www.longcreekmills.com
has them reasonably priced. I purchased 4 to have 1 for each machine.
HTH
Kat
05-18-2011, 01:18 PM
#95
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Location: Just outside Boston, MA
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There are several places on this board about building your own thread stand. It stands behind your sewing machine and allows you to put large spools of thread on the stand and thread your machine as you regularly would. I also heard that ones you build are not heavy enough so they don't hold the thread and your stitches get uneven. I bought one on the internet through a quilting store but can't remember which one. This is a heavy metal one.
Their internet address is
www.superiorthreads.com
I think it was about $15-20. Hope this helps.
Their internet address is
www.superiorthreads.com
I think it was about $15-20. Hope this helps.
05-18-2011, 01:19 PM
#96
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Location: Northeast Indiana
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Somewhere I bought wooden inserts to slide inside those larger spools. They must have been inexpensive as I bought a couple.
XOXOXO Subee
These are not the cones. I have a cone holder but these are the Connecting Thread Essentials. They are 2 1/2 inches tall with a larger hole than regular spools.[/quote]
XOXOXO Subee
These are not the cones. I have a cone holder but these are the Connecting Thread Essentials. They are 2 1/2 inches tall with a larger hole than regular spools.[/quote]
05-18-2011, 01:47 PM
#99
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
For large spools that don't fit on my machine I grab a coffee cup, set it BEHIND my sewing machine inline with the spool pin. I put the spool in the cup and pull the end up, and to the RIGHT side of the spool pin I then put it around the front of the spool pin, and then go on to thread the machine like normal. I have NEVER had any trouble doing it this way and I pretty much do ALL my piecing this way!
I would take a picture but my camera battery died at the baseball game last night and I am to lazy to charge it right this moment! lol
I would take a picture but my camera battery died at the baseball game last night and I am to lazy to charge it right this moment! lol
05-18-2011, 02:09 PM
#100
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I'm just the opposite. I rather have something that looks nice that does the job. I have never regretted getting the nicer items. I got over feeling guilty when it comes to spending money on me a long time ago. :P :D :D :D
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