be careful of the type of thread on large spools. sometimes it is serger thread and shouldn't be used in place of regular thread.

It depends on the type of thread you're using....like embroidery thread are not for FW? I seemed to think cotton thread are for regular machine whereas sergers thread are for Sergers and embroidery for embroidery machine OR am i wrong?

Those big cones are designed for sergers but as long as the thread unwinds from the top and not from the side the thread will come off as designed. I use them all the time. I also heard that to freshen them up (if they are getting old) you put them in plastic bag and place in the freezer. Haven't tried it yet, but that is what I heard.

I use a mug or CD holder and you can tape a safety pin for your guide to your machine.
Happy stitching!

The cone thread holder that dritz sells isn't a good one, the whole thing is plastic and over time the long rod bends over. You want a stand that is all metal. The cones of serger thread aren't meant for regular sewing of clothing,quilts etc..

There are many different types of thread on the large spools, so yes, make sure you get what you want to use in your sewing. As far as having to stop and wind bobbins, I would suggest to some of you out there to try prewound bobbins. I know they sound expensive but they hold a great deal more thread on them than a bobbin you wind at home. Take a look at the Superior Thread web site. There is a wealth of information on this site.
Happy Sewing!

me too! If it is a cone and will stand on its own just set it behind the machine.

My husband made one for me and there is a picture of it somewhere here on the board. I have a Husquavarna also and must leave the top up to accomodate the thread coming across but I love it. I may have to do bobbins but rarely have to rethread my machine.

I am in total agreement with purplefiend above...

Get the thread stand, but get a metal one...they are cheap...like $8...and don't create the static electricity that the plastic one will.

I love my big cones...

Julie

Just be sure that the thread is not meant for the serger as the thread is only a 2 ply twist instead of 3 ply as standard thread is. Also you do not need anything special for your machine just set the thread in front of the machine and turn on of your spool pins in the upright position and lay the thread over it and then thread as normal and you will not have any problems. Also in case you do not know it you can wind a bobbin without unthreading the needle on the Viking 750.