This is the old thread stand I had and have tried to use it again, inspired by Michelle's posted photo. The shape of my Husqvarna-Viking machine is the same as Michelle's so I have attached a laundry peg on the machine cover and tried a tall spool and a bobbin thread as well. The bobbin thread's base is too large for the thread stand so my hubby has placed the bobbin thread large spool onto the previous empty bobbin cone, and it works! Re-using this stand in this way, there is no need for me to buy another gadget, so I have saved some money thanks to Michelle, Shirlene and the other Cuties who have helped me with their suggestions. Thank you!!!! Hugs, Lidia

Whatever works! My stand has only one hook. I discovered there are two screws in the back of my machine to attach a 4 cone thread stand (I just don't like the price). I think I've figured out a way to make one.

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

I just checked the back of my machine. There are four holes (two holes in two levels) and I have no idea what they are there for. Thank you. Hugs, Lidia

Neat idea. I need to do something like this but I always have a cat behind my machine going for the thread.....

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Jan. Maybe you can place the thread stand to the right of the machine, as shown in the photo by greysewist. Hugs, Lidia

Great solution. Keep thinking out of the box..

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, quail. I actually take inspiration from all of you Cuties! Hugs, Lidia

looks nothing like mine to neat and tidy,

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Berny! Hugs, Lidia

I use a similar set up on my work machine, but with a part of a child's toy for the thread to go around instead of the peg. I also have the stand more to the RHS than behind. It works well for me.

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you for your photo, I like your set-up too. Hugs, Lidia

Lidia you should not need the clothespin if your stand is more stable, I agree with Meganne the thread could get caught. I use the clothespin to limit my arm extensions, once up, I bring 5 or 6 threads to my machine at once ready to be threaded but they are considered temporary holders for me.

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Michelle. I will remove the peg and test again. Hugs, Lidia

My one word of caution would be to watch the thread going through the peg as it could catch in the slot and break a needle as well as the thread.

My thread stand for many years (until I met Ray) was an old block of wood to which I attached the plastic insert from a roll of medical plaster/tape. (Remember about 40 years ago, you used to be able to buy medical tape on a plastic spool and it had a lid that went on the other end so the tape was completely covered?)
Anyway, I had a thread guide that came off a really old knitting machine, so I also drilled a hole in the wood block and just sat the bottom of the guide into it. It was as rough as could be but I used it right up until Ray made me something else.
I wish I had a photo to show you but I never did think to take one and I believe it ended up in the garbage. LOL!!!

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Meganne. When I tested the two threads, the other night, I watched the thread passing through the peg, ready to stop the machine in case of any problems, but everything was fine.

by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

I agree with you that it isn't safe, so I will test again without the peg. Thank you!
Hugs, Lidia

I have been using an old empty pickle jar for about 35 yrs, & if it ain't broke.............don't fix it!

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by quail 17 Apr 2012

Oh my! I Love this. I laughed for a good long while over this one. Thanks for making my day start well. I think the more we sew and embroider, the more we improvise. When I first got my embroidery machine, I thought everything had to be just so, but now, I look for an alternative first before I buy anything.

by moonwillow 17 Apr 2012

OK Pickle Jar ? I have a few big ones..do you place the cone in the jar? Heck if it works I am willing to try it..

by lidiad 18 Apr 2012

Thank you for the suggestion. I have used a plain glass (like the one I use for drinking water) for my previous cone of bobbin thread when it became lighter and unstable on the table, in front of the machine. Hugs, Lidia

Looks like it workes well. I have taken the top fold-down lid off my machine and don't need the peg. xx

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Lyn. Hugs, Lidia

Glad my idea helped. I have this type of stand and did not like it because it kept falling over. My SIL had her husband screw in into a wooden base to add weight and it works better.
hugs
Michelle

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Michelle. I had the the same problem, didn't like it and put it away, and didn't ask my hubby for help... my mistake. When I tried it again, yesterday, the stand didn't move but my hubby will make a wooden base and will screw the stand on it. Thank you again, Michelle! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

on it, for more stability. Thank you again! Hug, Lidia

Great thinking. Sarah.

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Sarah! Hugs, Lidia

Lidia, how super - it is always great to see good pictures - it does help the rest of us to understand much better. I am so happy for you.

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by lidiad 17 Apr 2012

Thank you, Shirlene! Hugs, Lidia