joobee

found on Martha Stewart site. Have not tired it yet so can not say how well it works

Says to put spool in heavy mug and thread as usual. (Looks like they put the thread on/near the spool pin)

maviskw

I would think every time the thread came off the very bottom of the cone, there would be a tug on the thread as it tries to get out of the cup. With the spool pins at the back of the machine, I would thing this set-up would be OK, buy why not ditch the cup. Set the cone right on the table. Then the thread would be free. I have my cone set on a slant so that the thread comes off the top.

If your spool pin is at the top of the machine, I think you would need some sort of guide right above the cone so that the thread could come off the top of the cone.

sews

I think this would actually work since the thread is directed upwards, back towards the original spool pin and so it gets tugged upwards. Better than more or less sideways if it was on the pin itself.

lots2do

Thank you all so much for your helpful responses. I am looking forward to smoother sailing and sewing with one of my favorite threads!
Happy stitching,
lots2do