Would like to hear feedback on the UNIVERSAL THREAD STAND???
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Would like to hear feedback on the UNIVERSAL THREAD STAND???
I would like to hear comments from anyone that may have a universal thread stand....the one that can stand up and hold a cone or can also be use on it's side for other types of thread spools, stacked vs. cross wound thread.
I am considering purchasing one, but would like to hear other's comments, pro or con. Thanks.
I am considering purchasing one, but would like to hear other's comments, pro or con. Thanks.
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I have 3 of these. Two are plastic (I keep on in my sewing machine cart), one has a very HEAVY metal base (painted brass?). The lighter ones are perfect for everything except quilting. I keep knocking them down with the quilt when quilting. So, I bought the heavy metal base one. I've had trouble with the center pin staying in, although the one that holds the thread up works fine. The only improvement is to simply get that thing up and out of the way so that the quilt cannot come in contact with the thread cone and knock it over. This link shows you what they look like.
I cannot answer your question about one that holds stacked thread, etc.
I cannot answer your question about one that holds stacked thread, etc.
#4
I have 3 of these. Two are plastic (I keep on in my sewing machine cart), one has a very HEAVY metal base (painted brass?). The lighter ones are perfect for everything except quilting. I keep knocking them down with the quilt when quilting. So, I bought the heavy metal base one. I've had trouble with the center pin staying in, although the one that holds the thread up works fine. The only improvement is to simply get that thing up and out of the way so that the quilt cannot come in contact with the thread cone and knock it over. This link shows you what they look like.
I cannot answer your question about one that holds stacked thread, etc.
I cannot answer your question about one that holds stacked thread, etc.
#6
I have the inexpensive one that I got at a fabric store eons ago. Did have problems with projects hitting it and knocking it over, put a half dozen large washers over the thread spool. Haven't knocked it over since. I use the large cones of thread also. I now have a new sewing machine, and a Martha Pullen thread stand that holds 10 spools, so rarely have to use the cone holder.
#9
I have two. One of them has a telescopic pin in the middle which is designed to prevent metallic thread from snapping. It seems to be working as I have little problem with sewing with unusual threads. I find the stands very useful in delivering a nice, even feed of thread. Stand it to the right hand side of the machine and it doesn't interfere with the quilting.
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