feline fanatic

If your friend is active on a computer and has internet access, send your friend the two links I just posted. You can simply say, oooh look at these two really good articles I discovered. She will either heed your advice or ignore it and continue on. Then when her thread breaks or she has tension issues, she will say Oh my machine doesn't like that thread.

maviskw

http://www.archaicarcane.com/standin...s-stack-wound/

This site puts a cone into a cup, but every time the thread comes off the back of the cone, there would be an extra little tug on the thread. This is exactly what you do not want. Try to put the cone onto a thread stand so that the thread comes directly off the top with no added resistance.

maviskw

A good idea! Thanks.

feline fanatic

the cup is just ONE of the solutions/work arounds she offers. I have done it in a pinch (used a cup) along with a safety pin to guide the thread to to the top of the machine and the first machine thread guide and it works fine but yes I agree to use a stand.

ItsJustMe

Very creative! Will try this myself! Thanks for sharing!

Caswews

Oh my Jim is going to have to copy your Jim's idea .. Tell him thank you !!!!

Boston1954

Jim's solution may work well for a while but you could develop tension problems, especially when attempting FMQ on the machine or high speed stitching. ---

Actually he does neither. He has not even used the machine in about 14 years. I'm fairly sure that he will okay as he does very little sewing. Just hemmed a few pairs of pants recently.

Mamaw322

Thanks for the great idea!

caspharm

Very clever!

CAS49OR

Great idea, thanks Jim! Off to find a cap....
After reading all the responses it is still a great idea for my oversize side-wound Gutterman spools.
:-)