big spools of thread ...dumb question?
06-02-2011, 08:47 PM
#151
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Originally Posted by erstan947
Yes, I made a cone holder out of a block of wood and a dowel rod. You can also buy these. The bought ones are fancy and pretty, mine is plain and simple.:)
06-03-2011, 02:44 AM
#153
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I have used a thread stand which works well. i have also used a fizzy drinks bottle. I cut the base end of put this over the spool of thread and then threaded the thread through where the cap goes. I cut the bottle to the height I want. I originally did this as a cover for a large reel of cream thread to keep it clean. It worked well.
06-03-2011, 08:05 AM
#154
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I have a wonderful big cone thread holder that is made by a family owned business in WVA--I have no affiliation with the makers. I highly recommend this product and it is about $5.00 more than the cheap plastic ones you buy at the mega sewing stores. These are made from oak--quite sturdy. About 10 quilters in my stitch group have purchased one and we all love it.
Info: It's Sew Neat Company
304-693-7192
The website it not working at this time (just checked). Tell them the quilters from Madison, AL recommended them.
Info: It's Sew Neat Company
304-693-7192
The website it not working at this time (just checked). Tell them the quilters from Madison, AL recommended them.
06-03-2011, 09:10 AM
#155
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Most definitely! Hubby made me a thread stand from a block of wood and a wire coat hanger . I just sit the cone of thread on the wood at the top of the wire coat hanger he straightened out he put a little circle that you run the thread thru and over to the machine ,thread your machine as if you had it on your machine .Hope I described it good enough for all to understand.
06-05-2011, 10:23 AM
#159
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I purchased something at a yard sale yesterday that's used for holding big spools. A block of wood with a metal stem and threader at the top. Cost me $1.00. Hopefully it will work.
Now, if we can only find something larger for the bobbin!
Now, if we can only find something larger for the bobbin!
06-05-2011, 04:34 PM
#160
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I have the Dritz cone holder for one machine. On another machine I use a pint wide mouth canning jar to hold the cone and thread it thru the non pin end (little circle) of a safety pin tape-ed to the back right top of sewing machine. Then thread as normal. Hope this makes sense.....
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