Can I use 2000 yard spools on my sewing machine?

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10-22-2014, 05:50 AM

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MaggieLou

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I made a thread holder from a wood paper towel holder. My DH just added an eye screw to the top to run the thread through. Total cost $1.50 at Goodwill.

10-22-2014, 06:06 AM

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Krystyna

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Yes, use a thread stand. I just picked up a new one at Joann using a 50% off coupon!

10-22-2014, 07:45 AM

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junebug987

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I have a janome 7700, started with the 6600. I bought the spool holder that screws into the back of my machine. I got it from brubakers online store. I love it and it holds the large spool beautifully and doesn't tip over.

10-22-2014, 08:02 AM

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purplefiend

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I use a cone thread stand with the cones of thread. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Co...item56623e5ed1

Here's a functional piece of art, I have 2 of these.

http://paulsmetalpetals.com/images/c..._single_lg.JPG

http://paulsmetalpetals.com/images/c..._single_lg.JPG

Sharon in Texas

10-22-2014, 08:08 AM

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JenniePenny

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Just make sure the thread you want to use is not for Serger or Overlock machines.

10-22-2014, 11:48 AM

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madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by imsewnso

If the spool is too large for your machine you can use a thread stand behind your machine. There are many thread stands available. Some thread needs to come off the spool horizontally, while other thread feeds better if it comes off the spool standing vertical. I use large spools of thread, and some are wound differently prompting me to purchase a thread stand with both horizontal and vertical pin. You can see them here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-TH...item417fe09ed7

Of course there are other stands there....this is just the one I prefer.

You can also use a large coffee cup behind the machine and a paper clip taped where needed so it feeds nicely over the machine where I need it to, then thread the machine as usual. (For those of us who want to spend every extra dime on fabric...lol!)

10-22-2014, 06:54 PM

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disijudy

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Or you can go all out and get one of these

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...ortby=ourPicks

10-22-2014, 08:31 PM

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oldtisme

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This is what I use and have never had a problem with it. I purposely buy large cones so I don't run out of thread of a certain color like one for piecing or SID http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Cone-S...item566aa53b70

10-22-2014, 08:33 PM

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oldtisme

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewnoma

Yup, you sure can. I have the 6600 and I use big cones all the time.

I put the largest spool caps on the base of the spool pins like platforms, so they don't wobble as much. I know you can get thicker pins for large cones but I never have bothered. The cone tends to rock a little bit sometimes but it doesn't seem to harm anything - stitches still come out beautifully and I don't get any breakage, etc.

If that doesn't seem to work for you and you don't have a cone holder, drop the cone into a can behind your machine and thread it normally. That metal arm that the thread goes through first is essentially the same as the top of a cone holder so you should be able to get away with that.

Thanks for the idea of putting the spool cap at the base of my long platform for no wobbling not that I've ever had any trouble with this, but it might help in a way that I'm not aware of.