Using cones of thread
#52
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The most important thing is to realize that the thread must come off easily from the top of the cone. You can't expect the cone to turn as thread is pulled off it, as a spool does. It's too heavy. Most of these cute homemade cone holders don't show how the thread will come off the top. They will work only if you place them on the floor next to the machine and feed the thread into the thread holders from there. A safety pin taped onto the machine so that thread comes in through the round eye would work very well. Happy sewing.
#55
I have used Elmers washable school glue for just about everything including putting the layers of quilt together. I just put small little blobs and it works great. Does not seem to bother any of my quilting. I use the old Bernina 1008l. When using it for binding, I find it helps to iron sections down am you glue them down. Now, since I do raw edge applique, I am finding it much easier to use the glue to hold things down instead of fusing everything. Hope this helps.
#56
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Can you use cones of thread with a regular old sewing machine? If so is there a stand or something that you get to put the cone on?
My janome has a the upright and horizontal thread spoil but they are way too short to use a cone on. But for economical purposes if I can figure out how to use a cone of thread with my machine that would be awesome.
My janome has a the upright and horizontal thread spoil but they are way too short to use a cone on. But for economical purposes if I can figure out how to use a cone of thread with my machine that would be awesome.
#58
The best thread holder I've used is this one: http://www.superiorthreads.com/produ...-thread-stand/
You can use it horizontal or vertical for any cone or spool of thread. The thread feeds evenly from the holder.
You can use it horizontal or vertical for any cone or spool of thread. The thread feeds evenly from the holder.
#60
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