big spools of thread ...dumb question?
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to luckydenny regarding thread.
I used to think there was differencein serger thread but tried it in my machine. works good although it leaves more lint by needle so I clean that out. maybe if I had larger eye needle it wouldn't do that but it seems strong and not easy to break. Maybe others have more opinions too.
Only prob I see is bit more lint, but some brands seem to be more linty than others . Oh, I also wind lots of bobbins in generic colors too.( Gray or white)
I used to think there was differencein serger thread but tried it in my machine. works good although it leaves more lint by needle so I clean that out. maybe if I had larger eye needle it wouldn't do that but it seems strong and not easy to break. Maybe others have more opinions too.
Only prob I see is bit more lint, but some brands seem to be more linty than others . Oh, I also wind lots of bobbins in generic colors too.( Gray or white)
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I recently had to deal with this also. the only thing i had here at the time was some metal washers-I put them up inside the cones worked great for a while. Not my finest moments in time, they kept falling out. I was gona go check for bigger ones that would fit inside but forgot. I had a cone holder and threw it away with empty spool not thinking. Why d ont they make them to sell also? Anyone who has electronics on there Machines--do NOT use the Plastic Cone holders--for some reason they make static? and it can mess with ur machine. I got tired of chassing the thread with it that i just made me one out of a coated hanger and a flower pot, works great till the thread get down to last of it then to light to stay in place....tall2
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When I use my quilting thread cones for home sewing or embroidery...I use a glass measuring cup, behind the machine, to the right. Then I run the thread up to the top thread post, and thread as I normally would. Some need a high eye above the glass cup... a metal coat hanger cut and bent..then taped to the outside of the cup works perfectly.
Originally Posted by Claddaughquilting
I see large spools of thread for sale, usually at a good price. I have a regular home sewing machine (Husqvarna 750) and I don't know how I would use a big cone of thread, because I don't think it would fit (?) Can these be used on home sewing machines?
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