Thread Stand
06-07-2014, 09:08 PM
#23
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I am about to embark on a project that will use a lot of metallic thread an have seen the Mertteli thread stand advertised. I live in the UK so postage from USA would be alot. Does anyone have any suggestions for something similar for a Bernina 440. I have a thread stand that stands on the table and takes the thread up high and then into the machine. I think this will twist the thread though.
What do you use?
What do you use?
06-08-2014, 01:23 AM
#24
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Living in UK. As well . I would try a mug before purchases as the cost and shipping is astronomical from US. I HAVE A WEIGHTED base very heavy. With a metal rob and a curve at top to thread through it is as high as the bernina I use. I have had problems with some mettler threads breAking . Plenty of practise is needed.
Good luck.
Good luck.
06-09-2014, 10:44 AM
#25
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My DH made a stand for me out of a flower pot saucer and a heavy threaded wire. He even put a short post on to hold the bobins I have wound for that project. I love it. And since he is no longer with us, it is a true treasure
06-09-2014, 10:57 AM
#26
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I had never seen the Martelli thread dispenser and it sure looks nice but man the PRICE! I do have the superior thread stand - not the metal one but the other and you can get your thread to come off of it either horizontally or vertically and I love it. It is $24.99 instead for $149.
06-10-2014, 06:39 AM
#27
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This is what I use for a thread stand when I sew away from home. I use the coffee mug trick, but I also use a ruler with holes and a clothespin. Clothespin the ruler just inside the mug. Thread your thread thru the top hole and then toyour machine. Sometimes I have to move the mug around to get the thread to come off the spool the way I like. Hope this helps! (sorry about the picture!nI had a hard time getting a good shot..then my tablet died and I had to plug it in! So much for finding a decent spot for a picture! HA!)
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