Thread cone holder.

Hi Baby, I just use the plastic thread stand from Joann's the top hook is taller than the machine. They cost about $6.00. The thread stand sits by the on/off switch. It does require about 4 inches to the right of the machine. No idea how to put a large cone on top. My machine could not do it.

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by cfidl edited 04 May 2013

I found a thread pin that fits atop my machine. My repair guy gave me an old metal thread stand and it came with a small cutoff cone shape that I think will fit the large thread cone, I wonder if it is available on the market, now to get the thread high enough and back down low

Great question and good answers. Thank you. Sarah.

I got hubby to make me this "thing" because a normal thread stand was too short and the thread was rubbing on the side of my machine. I could have brought the $100 Brother stand that clips on but this works just as well. Lyn. xx

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by BabyAbyss 01 May 2013

looks decent, I think i'll be getting my son to make me something. I found the cone holder that fits my machine but its like 60 quid for a little bit of plastic :-0

I have a small machine but can only buy the large thread cones locally. Found putting the cone inside a coffee mug behind the machine does the trick for me! Don't know how it works!!

Hi BabyAbyss
I had this same problem and put an old CD on top and the cone ontop of that. Works great & is cheap! Hope this helps :D

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by toet 01 Feb 2013

sounds great

by BabyAbyss 01 Feb 2013

wow that does sound like a good idea. i'll defo give that a try ;) thank u

Since your space is limited, try setting the thread stand on the floor in front of the machine. Those large cones are great for saving money, but difficult to use in reality! Hugs. Nan W

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by BabyAbyss 01 Feb 2013

yes it is to save money. im doing a lot of test stiching for my designs and i dont want to be using my good threads.

thank u, some great ideas here, i was using a cone holder that i put at the side of my machine before i got my new machine. Now theres no room left on the table for the thread stand and my space is limited for a larger table. Im trying to find somekind of device that can be fitted ontop of my machine. I have tried to put it behind it and it just doest thread smooth enough.

Thanks
Tina

Try putting a plastic straw over your spool pin. Hugs, Susan

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by BabyAbyss 31 Jan 2013

maybe a straw might help with getting the thread to run smoothly, i'll try it. thanks ;)

I sometimes use my serger to hold the larger spools. Works really well and have heard some put the larger spools in a glass, vase etc. behind the machine.

I agree, except when I use my cones of metallic threads, I spool from one cone stand to a second stand so that the metallic has extra space/time to dekink, so less broken threads.

I use a threadstand that I put behind the machine that I got from Outback Embroidery, holds 20 spools.