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    Old 09-13-2010, 06:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by Rosyhf
    I still think free is better lol. I do have a couple of those sindles but can't find them lol...when I get the lazy susan, I will check it out for you.
    Sounds like a plan! We have our own inventor and invention tester! Yahoo!
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    Old 09-13-2010, 07:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by purplefiend
    The Dritz cone thread holder is all plastic and after its used for a while, the thread mast starts to bend over. Its better to find one that's all metal. Here are some links to metal ones.

    http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/cone-thread-guide.php

    http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...tand/products/

    http://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/thread.htm
    I think mine are like the one on superiorthreads. It has a screw hole on each side the screw it to your cabinet...I have ever done that. I have used mine for twenty years, looks like it will last twenty more.
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    Old 09-13-2010, 08:59 PM
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    Now that is ingenious. Good, sound, workable, reliable solutions that don't cost arms and legs.
    Brava.
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    Old 09-13-2010, 09:43 PM
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    Wow what a great idea! I had posted in another thread about how expensive that thread spinner is. The dritz ones do not work the same way as the kwik spin that I saw. They work just like a vertical thread holder which still twists thread as it comes off the spool. Unless the thread is on the spool twisted already and it actually UNTWISTS when you sew. Hmmmm

    At any rate I can't tell on my thread which is the top or bottom. They both look the same and it sure looks like the thread comes off both ends the same way.
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    Old 09-13-2010, 09:48 PM
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    By the way here is the video:
    http://www.martellinotions.com/productvideos.asp

    or
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1H92XKhZT8

    This thread spinner she made is not what everyone is thinking. Watch the video-it's really interesting.
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    Old 09-14-2010, 10:57 AM
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    Rosyhf- What a good idea! You took stuff that I would normally throw away (I know, Shame on ME), and gave it new life! What a Smart Cookie you are! Thanks so much for the Great Idea! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
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    very clever of you!
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    Old 09-14-2010, 11:01 AM
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    I think it is a great idea. I had made one out of wood but was having problems feeding the thread. Now with the addition of the clip I am in business!!!! I like using cone thread for winding bobbins. Now it can sit next to my machine and be readily available!!!!
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    Old 09-14-2010, 05:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by DianD
    Rosyhf- What a good idea! You took stuff that I would normally throw away (I know, Shame on ME), and gave it new life! What a Smart Cookie you are! Thanks so much for the Great Idea! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
    I have lots of those cd containers and use them for everything. One of the things...I have entire series of movies and episodes and I put the collection in the empty cd holder and lable them. I use them for water buckets when I am painting or put sewing stuff in etc...I like to find a use for stuff.

    When I saw the video of the spinning spindle, I got the idea lol.....you could put several narrow ribbons on the spindle and roll off what you need and cover them with cover to keep the dust off....

    I turn them upside down and used them for sewing machine parts, but then I have to take the spindle off to use the cover....
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    Old 09-14-2010, 05:18 PM
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    I used to use paper clips to quide the thread in the right direction but discovered those little office paper clips work so well lol.
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