I know this has been talked about a lot in the board, but can't find it right now. Although this website it talking specifically about specialty threads, it does a nice job of illustrating the different ways threads can be wound. This part applies to all threads, not just the specialty ones. Hope it helps. http://www.quiltuniversity.com/difficult_threads.htm

I just went there lol and true it says cross would thread should come off the top. I truly can't see the difference. But it could well be because these cones go on a long arm they have to be able to come off the top but I think it can go the other way when on a domestic. It works so well.

That is neat Rosy! Thank you for sharing. What a great idea!


I watched a video of this thread on the new gagets deal and the guy said that the thread twist when it comes off the cone and doing it this way, it will not twist. I don't think it matters how the thread is put on a cone but I think it would be better if it didn't twist as it comes off.

I compared stitches of both ways. This way looks nicer but i don't think it such a big deal but it's free and that makes it great lol.

I did have it set behind the machine before but like this better.[/quote]

I think you are right about the long arm. Also, I was told to put the cross wound on my Bernina lying down, left to right, which means that the thread would come off the top....in a weird way. Really, until I went to that class, I think I had been doing it wrong all my life with no problem. I know that my featherweight only has one thread spindle, so there is no choice. I really think that as long as it works for you, it doesn't matter...IMHO. I still think your idea is really awesome, I will have to hit my DH up for some of his used CS spindles. ;-)

You can get a Dritz cone thread holder most any shope. I have used these for years for cone thread on my domestic and industrial machine. here is a link to AmazonCom that has a picture of one http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-R-Cone-T.../dp/B0019KDYL2
Or do a search for Cone Thread holder and find other places to purchase one.

All I have read about thread spools is that the thread no matter how it's wound should come off a vertical spool. The horizontal spindle is on machines because it's cost effective and for no other reason.

I'm eying the CD spindle sitting on my computer desk. I'm going to try this on the weekend.

The Dritz cone thread holder is all plastic and after its used for a while, the thread mast starts to bend over. Its better to find one that's all metal. Here are some links to metal ones.

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/cone-thread-guide.php

http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...tand/products/

http://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/thread.htm

That is interesting. Both of my Bernina's have both vertical and horizontal spindles. At the master class we were told to put the crosswound thread on the horizontal thread spool holder and the others (I think it is called stacked - like coats and clarks) on the vertical. I wonder if it varies according to sewing machine manufacturer? The website I referenced earlier says that the crosswound should come off the top, which it would if it were on the horizontal spindle, and the others should come off the side, which it would from the vertical spindle. Bottom line is, whatever you are doing, if it works for you why change? ;-)

I still think free is better lol. I do have a couple of those sindles but can't find them lol...when I get the lazy susan, I will check it out for you.