big spools of thread ...dumb question?
06-01-2011, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
Fortunately I can wind my bobbin without unthreading my machine so it's really handy having the large spools.
06-01-2011, 05:27 AM
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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?
it is the "thread stem" from quilter's paradise! They sell for only $3.25 (my price is $2.75) and they are made in the USA....
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/O...Directions.pdf
the only thing I have found is that is you have a cone that is thinning down, place it in a wide mouth jar with marbles at the bottom to keep it from toppling over...
06-01-2011, 05:36 AM
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I've been using huge cones of thread on my domestic machine without any problem. At the beginning I used a clean jar that I placed the cone in and then ran the thread up the wall and through a cup hook (at one time I just put a piece of tape over some batting and taped it to the wall to run the thread behind). I just thread the machine normally. I did eventually buy a cone thread holder to set behind the machine. I think the jar idea would work with the large spools, so you could lay them on their side. Good Luck!
06-01-2011, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by redmadder
I sanded a short piece of 2X4, bent a piece of hanger in two and drilled little holes for the end. That's where the cone sits. One more hole, inserted another piece of wire hanger there and made a loop on the other end. Been using them for years.
Inside the cone should be a label telling you what the thread is. I find lots of cotton wrapped poly and even some 100% cotton threads. I just make sure to use the same weight in the bobbin and adjust the bobbin and top tension.
Inside the cone should be a label telling you what the thread is. I find lots of cotton wrapped poly and even some 100% cotton threads. I just make sure to use the same weight in the bobbin and adjust the bobbin and top tension.
have no idea if they are still in business, as I bought over 50 full and a bunch of partial15,000 YARD cones when a blouse factory went out of business years ago.
06-01-2011, 05:44 AM
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I have a really cheap and easy solution I've been using for years. Thought I'd share it visually:
http://blog.ajpadilla.com/2010/09/11...-thread-stand/
http://blog.ajpadilla.com/2010/09/11...-thread-stand/
06-01-2011, 05:49 AM
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Those big spools of thread usually have a cone shaped center, there are adapters you can buy that fit the inside of them - you just place the adapter on your regular spindle.
My old Brother's spindle broke off and can't be replaced so I use a empty jam jar to hold regular spools of thread, just place the jar behind my machine. It's kind of annoying because it does make a lot of noise so I'm looking to buy an spool holder but not the plastic ones Joann's had.
My old Brother's spindle broke off and can't be replaced so I use a empty jam jar to hold regular spools of thread, just place the jar behind my machine. It's kind of annoying because it does make a lot of noise so I'm looking to buy an spool holder but not the plastic ones Joann's had.
06-01-2011, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose L
I put mine in a coffee cup and just set it behind my machine, works perfectly!
This is what I do also and I have had no problem with this. I use a Janome MC 3000 and it sews great with the larger spools
06-01-2011, 05:51 AM
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I also use a thread cone holder my hubby made when I showed him what I wanted. Try putting your large cone in a cup IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE, threading it around the spool holder up top and the usual way thereon. Should work, you just need to put your machine back a little bit to make room for coffee cup. Takes a long time to use up those large spools,mno need to worry about running out of thread at an important moment.
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