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05-17-2011, 06:56 AM

#21

jfowles

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I found one of the big cone holders on quilting warehouse.com for less than $5.00. Try it!

05-17-2011, 06:58 AM

#22

copehome

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Would it work to cut the top off of an empty spool & place it inside the larger spool, then place them together on the spindle?

05-17-2011, 08:18 AM

#23

greensleeves

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Clotilde and Nancy's Notions have different types of attachments you can use to extend the length of the spindle that holds your thread. Or-google for thread spindle extension and see what is there. Several people at my guild have these adapters.

05-17-2011, 12:44 PM

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QuiltE

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In another thread, someone mentioned that they put the spool of thread into a mason jar .... and loop to machine as stated in PPs

05-17-2011, 01:03 PM

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asmmauer

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I bought a wooden insert that goes inside the spool and fits on machine spool holder from my Bernina dealer it works great and cost about $2.00.

05-17-2011, 01:43 PM

#26

Kappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joy Higdon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joy Higdon

how to use the large spools of Essential thread on my sewing machine? My thread holder is for smaller spools and the large one jumps off. I know it is a dumb question but I would like to know since I have purchased several spools.

Thanks for your help.

These are not the cones. I have a cone holder but these are the Connecting Thread Essentials. They are 2 1/2 inches tall with a larger hole than regular spools.

I think they will still work with the cone holder.

05-17-2011, 01:55 PM

#27

FancyFoot

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Here is the one DH made for me. The base is from a lamp made of cast iron, very sturdy & has felt feet. He is such a handy fella :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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05-17-2011, 05:23 PM

#28

fidgety

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ok after all the comments I had to go make one of these..

I used a coated wire hanger and a piece of pressed wood we had in the garage. Works great!!!!!!

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05-17-2011, 05:34 PM

#29

sewingsuz

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I use a heavy bottom mug. Like a clear beer mug. It works great.

05-17-2011, 05:52 PM

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luvTooQuilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fidgety

ok after all the comments I had to go make one of these..

I used a coated wire hanger and a piece of pressed wood we had in the garage. Works great!!!!!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: