UPDATED QUESTION I wonder if you cuties would mind TELLING ME IF YOU PUT YOUR BOBBIN THREAD IN CLOCKWISE OR IF YOU PUT IT IN COUNTERCLOCKWISE

All my Machines have a small picture of which way the bobbin goes in and the thread comes off. It's tiny but right there on machine under the clear plastic bobbin cover. Have you checked to see if you have one. I only have 1 embroidery machine but 3 sewing machines the 2 oldest are Kenmores and I have manuals for all. Your manual should show you exactly how to put your bobbin in./Lillian

My Janome, Elna and Singer sewing/embroidery machines ALL go in clockwise, with the thread coming out left hand side after pulling the thread to lock in. Hope this may help you. Thread stand for bobbins i always wind mine never buy pre wound. Sandra.

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Hi, I just look at my manual it gives clear picture of how to wind and put bobbin in. It is easy to get the bobbin in wrong. see if this will work.

I was putting my bobbin in wrong for 13 years and could never figure out why I had all these loopies and other problems. Since I've started putting it in the correct way, a lot of my problems have disappeared. My Bernina's bobbin goes in clockwise.

Loralye, I think this is a case of 'too much information', as it seems that depending on which make of machine bobbins threads go in different directions. I agree with Kim. Wind a bobbin and just have a trial run with a small design. I am not even going to say which way my bobbin goes into the machine as it just add to confusion.
I am enclosing a picture of a stand that DH made me for metallic thread. The stand has a large piece of lead glued to the underside so it does not fall over. It does help with metallic thread but I am not a great lover of metallic thread, so do not use it very often.

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by embquilt 07 Nov 2015

On my Viking DDD which is a drop in bobbin, I put it in so that it forms the letter P. The bobbin is the circle and the thread is the l.

by pldc 07 Nov 2015

Sarah this is a very pretty stand thank you for sharing it with us. Your right if I can I will attempt to stitch something simple. ~hugs~

Loralye...forget about pre-wound bobbins for a moment..take a bobbin that came with your machine and wind it...then try to embroider something...that should help answer the question about pre-wound bobbins...maybe not a total answer, but a start...Here is the manual for the Janome 12000...and a picture of how the bobbin should be loaded and threaded into the bobbin case....and Lor...you have had this machine for awhile now...if you were loading the bobbin incorrectly...you would have know before now...

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by pldc 06 Nov 2015

Thanks Kim only thing is I was winding wrong for two years & never had any issues what so ever? Since he told me to go the other way I have had the machine to him more times in the last year then in the 2 years previously.

by pldc edited 06 Nov 2015

I did the fsl angels with bobbins that I wound myself since I have only bought the white ones, but used the white ones in the same designs? maybe what your saying is just do something where I don't need to change threads in the bobbin?

by dragonflyer 06 Nov 2015

I suggest you go to a Janome dealer (if close with your machine)...with your bobbins and thread...sit there and stitch something out...if they have a 12000 on the floor try your bobbins and thread in their floor model...stitch a built in design so there isn't a question about the digitizing...compare the stitch-outs...have them thread your machine or watch them as they thread put in the bobbin thread in their machine...have them wind a bobbin and compare it to what you are doing...this will eliminate the possibility of your doing anything incorrectly...

counter or clockwise for bobbins depends on the brand of machine so consult your manual. My Bernina must be clockwise and the Brother counterclockwise.Get it wrong and your tension is not good.

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by pldc 06 Nov 2015

I have learned that they are not all the same sigh.........

In my machine(janome mc350e) the bobbin thread unwinds from the left side and when pulled the bobbin rotates in counter clockwise direction! :)

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by pldc 06 Nov 2015

me too sigh.........now I have no idea what it can be causing this

I am nervous to stitch out anything, I am not sure why this has happened or what I can do to prevent it?

With the bobbin case open-side facing me, I load mine clockwise.

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by pldc 06 Nov 2015

Thank you Jerrilyn he has told me to do it COUNTER CLOCKWISE? I thought about it all night last night & it came to me that the issues I have been having could be from this very thing! I hope that other cuties will reply as well just to be sure

by rescuer 06 Nov 2015

Mine goes counter clockwise
We ask in the other post -- What size pre-wound bobbin are you using?

by rescuer 06 Nov 2015

This is not my machine but shows the way the bobbin goes my top loading embroidery machine.
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/a...
I think the means that different machines take it different ways.

by pldc 06 Nov 2015

Thanks to another cutie a manual was found online for me & it turns out that yes it does in fact go in counterclockwise? I was hoping that I was onto something but it appears not

by pldc 06 Nov 2015

as for the bobbins I bought them on Amazon Smart Needle & it says they are suited for my machine

by rescuer 06 Nov 2015

They should have a size on the box or on the receipt. Size L works for my machine but I must have the adapter. Thread places do not mention the adapter (most of the time)

by pldc 06 Nov 2015

it says class 15 or type A on the case of bobbins. PS thank you for your help

by noah 06 Nov 2015

i bought some that were to big for mine so i am rewinding them onto my bobbins lol

by pldc 06 Nov 2015

mine seem to be ok @least I think they are?

by justsew 09 Nov 2015

Mine is counter clock wise

I have one of the fancy multiple cones of thread stand-but I don't use it. I rather use a metal cone stand-heavy round base with a tall piece of metal with a hook at the top- to the right rear of my Babylock Ellegante. Then I taped a christmas ornament hook to the top middle of the machine top, and hook the thread over that so it goes straight down into the machine. If I am using metallic, I run the thread from the cone up to a pin I put on the overhead fan chain, and then down to the machine.
I fortunately have a great dealer, good since he's over an hour away. The last time I had a problem with the embroidery arm, I spent all day there while he tinkered. And called Babylock direct to ask them about the problem. You need to drop in with machine, and sew/embroider until he can see the problem isn't you. Good luck. Jo

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by pldc 06 Nov 2015

that sounds pretty inventive Jo Thanks for sharing this with us. I came upon a tiny hook & I think this may help. I am nervous to try this but have one more question to ask.

Kim this is the picture i get from your link? the walmart one comes through fine is it for cone spools or the smaller ones?

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by dragonflyer 05 Nov 2015

I sent you a photo...

by pldc 05 Nov 2015

k thanks

I have two of these that I use regularly...I also have the BabyLock 10 spool thread stand that attaches to the top of my machine...but this other one works just dandy...I noticed that you have it on the left of your machine...All of the machines I have had it has been put on the right or to the back of the machine..but you can't put it to the back because of your embroidery arm...I have never used a thread stand to the left hand side of any of my machines...not sure it matters, but looks odd to me...second link is for a 10 spool stand that is similar to the BabyLock one I have

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by pldc 05 Nov 2015

No I just put it there to take a better picture it is normally on my right side. thanks Kim I will check out the link

by pldc 05 Nov 2015

link doesn't take me to picture?

by dragonflyer 05 Nov 2015

Hmmm, I got a picture just fine...but it took a few seconds for the picture to Que up...

by noah 05 Nov 2015

I saw it and that's what i use hugs

by anangel 05 Nov 2015

I got one like the one at the Sailrite site, and love it for one spool at a time. The bottom is heavier/weighted, so stays balanced with any pull on the thread. I got mine at Hancock Fabrics for approx. $10. I made a wooden (with pegs) tiered thread stand that holds approx. 30 spools of thread. It sits on the long table near my machine with top tier leaning against the wall. With a single needle machine, the one shown in the pic is perfect. I can put the other colors in order of use for a design on the larger thread stand, and ready to replace the one on the single stand.
Hugs, Angel

by pldc 05 Nov 2015

wow thanks so much Angel. Kim I will try the link again?

by shirley124 06 Nov 2015

That is the one I have been using ever since I bought my 1st Embroidery machine. Have never had any problems with it. Hubby did screw it to a wooden base under it for me which gives it more stability. Hugs

I have never used a thread stand and thanks for the tip of thread in a jam jar, I like tips like that.

If you know someone who is clever, you can make a thread stand from a piece of wood (makes the base) and a dowel (holds the spool upright). I have to wonder if the spool is being held steady or if it is wiggling with your method. Personally, I think it is clever. I did buy a multi-spool stand a year ago which works well. Sorry, no picture of it. You do far better with a camera and a computer than I do.

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by pldc 05 Nov 2015

thanks Karen I hope to see what everyone uses so I can make an informed choice about a new one or not?