phil 0 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 hello uilting community Can anybody help me ! What is the difference between the vertical and the horizontal spool holder Does anyone know what are the advantage and draw back of both ? Thank you phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katydids 50 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Phil, the vertical holder is for cones. It is used when you don't want to use the cone holder on the back of the machine, or to make it more convenient when doing lots of color changes and using cones of thread. It is mounted on the front of the machine. The horizontal spool holder is for small spools of thread that need to come off the spool horizontally and not over the top of the spool as a cone does. This is for threads that are not crosswound on the spool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srichardson 241 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hi Phil, Here is a link to pictures of the two types of thread holders just in case you haven't seen them. http://www.apqs.com/supplies_hartley.php?p=2 I have both and love the vertical spool holder as I don't have to keep walking to the back of the machine every time that I want to change thread. I haven't used the horizontal one so far so I don't have an opinion on that one yet. Sue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LinneaMarie 38 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hi Phil! You could go my "hillbilly" route and tape a nice long paint brush to the top of the machine!! I was in a hurry and did not want to take the time or spend the $$ for a "real" spool holder. This works just dandy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RitaR 647 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Himself also makes horizontal thread holders, with several adjustments to make it easier for you to use. And worth more options. It is posted in Webshots, under "Hubby's Hobbys, we hope".. and does have diff features. Will need to get new picts and post them in Webshots. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2846469180100754630DvRSxV RitaR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LinneaMarie 38 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looks good Rita!!! A lot classier than mine! :P:P:P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
njquiltergirl 0 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I've heard a chop stick and duct tape works well also. Lisa APQS Liberty Cirlcle Lord New Jersey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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