Question about thread
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I am pretty new to sewing and quilting. I have a question about thread. I see people talking about using the cones on their machines. I use just the old traditional spools of thread. How do you guys use that on a regular machine? I think i read someone posted about setting cone next to machine but is this how it works or do I need to find an extension for my spool thingy? Help!
Tracy
Tracy
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Tracy, using a spool or a cone is a personal preference, but in the cone you get much more thread. Most spools are filled in such a way that the thread has to be pulled from the side, on the regular thread dispenser of the machine. Cones are too big and can not be placed on the machine, and that's when you use whatever attachment you have next to the machine. Also they are filled differently. I personally prefer cones, because I sew a lot and hate it when the spool finishes. If only I could use something that size on my bobbin I would be set for life.
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Originally Posted by Up North
My son made a spool holder from a $1.00 Paper towel holder
#10
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If your really creative you can take a regular spool and cram it into the cone and set it back on your spool pin and it will work. I do that with a few of my vintage machines here inside my house but I have a spool holder in my studio I made and it was not all that expensive.
Billy
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Spool holder in the Studio
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Looks silly but it works
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