Nesie

Hi. A few months back I treated myself to a Featherweight 221. (1951). I love the stiches it makes but have a question. When using a "crosswound" thread spool do you use a horizontal spool pin or even a thread stand? I'm noticing my stiches aren't as perfect with these types of spools. Also, do you tend to stick to smaller spools when using your Featherweight?
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OurWorkbench

Yes, for cross wound thread, one needs to use a thread stand of some sort. There are several ways to achieve getting the thread to come off the spool correctly. There are a couple of links that talk about the cross wound vs stacked and some possibilities for using cross wound thread with a featherweight. https://singer-featherweight.com/blo...-featherweight and https://archaicarcane.com/standing-a...MKmNaEAMM-8sFA

Courtney made one to use on a featherweight and graciously put instructions in a pdf (actually 2, I don't remember the difference). Colorado get-together? has one and Colorado get-together? has the other https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...tructions2.pdf

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quiltedsunshine

That's a cool idea! Might have to make me one.

toverly

This sounds silly but it works. I have one made out of an empty peanut butter jar with a grommet in the lid. The spool dances around in the jar, kind of fun to watch.

Nesie

Thanks for your quick responses and helpful links. I will read up on this and try the suggestions.