Sewing with cone threads . . . thread stand?

[Granny Judy]

Ain't ya all so clever -- This is why I love this place. This is really good info that isn't common knowledge for most sewers. Thanks Gals. I found a CD stand that I almost threw away..but the Scotch in me said "kept it because IT looked Useful for something"...

My table isn't big enough to utilize my serger, but I sure will use that CD Stand!!!

[Pattycake]

I definitely recommend a thread stand or one of the ideas mentioned above. Sometimes I find thread that still twists, even when on a thread stand. Although this video demonstrates a method of handling metallic thread, I use it for any difficult thread that twists:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEhXk09QnCs

[mamaquilt]

I'm cheap too Here is my set-up - just a CD pkg bottom and safety pin.
http://blog.ajpadilla.com/2010/09/11...-thread-stand/

thanks for sharing that link. Being a recycler, I just love this idea and I'm going to try it out.

Michèle

[janluna]

Good tip Patty! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Jan L.

[kelliedi]

they have cone thread adapters that you put in the cone for around 99 cents so you can use them on your regular pin on your machine. kellie

[Loonwatcher]

http://www.sewforless.com/item/Metal...ead_Stand/8622

here is the one i use now.... LOVE it...
ps... there is a "plastic" one out there,, it's doable, but so lite weight it bends and can tip over... the metal is worth it....

This is the one I have...love it!

[MRoy]

My DH made my thread cone holder with an empty CD holder and stiff wire. Works great! I also saw an online picture of a piece of coat hanger wire with a loop bent into one end taped to the top of a sewing machine so the loop sticks out behind the machine and over a thread cone in a mug.

[madampolo]

Everyone is quite inventive here! I never thought of using cones for my sewing machine, and the one I use for quilting, I don't know if a cone holder would stay while the carriage is moving over the quilt. I have a question, though. Do you have a problem winding a bobin with a cone holder? I would think the tension would be a problem, but maybe not.

[MRoy]

I don't have any problems winding bobbins from a cone. I run the thread through the bobbin winder tension guide on the sewing machine like I would with a regular spool.

[RiverMomm]

Wow- thanks everyone! Great ideas. I knew there had to be a solution to this curly mess of thread. I found a cd holder and will try it tomorrow.