maudie Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I just received the dual spool holder and figured out where to mount it somewhere in these posts. My question is, how do I thread the machine with the spool holder so close to the front of machine. Do I just go back - and start where I do with cone thread or do I skip something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rooster Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I will be interested in seeing a reply to your question about the dual spool holder. Do you use a double needle on your longarm with 2 threads? Sounds very interesting and I'd love to hear more about how you plan to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudie Posted November 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I really hadn't thought about two threads at once! Is that possible? I bought it so I could use my metallic threads that are on a spool and not a cone. Guess the stuff twists and breaks if you put on the back cone spot. I can't wait to sparkle up a quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I do not think you can use a double needle on these machines. Was there not a little diagram with your spool holder? I'm thinking it goes straight off the spool, to the little thing with the three holes right before the tension thing (I should learn the names of all these "things"). Maybe someone with more knowledge will come along and respond soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I have used my dual spool holder. Usually, I only use one spool at a time. If you have smaller spools of thread, you need to use the spool holder, because the thread needs to unwind from the side of the spool instead of the top (as it does from a cone). I usually run the thread straight down to the first thread guide (has three holes, but you just use the middle one) then over to the slanted three-holed thread guide where you lace the thread through each hole before putting it through the tensioner. I'm not sure if that is correct, but it seems to work okay for me. No, you don't use a double needle on a longarm, but you can use two threads at a time. You just have to thread them both through the same needle. It can be a little tricky. I've only tried it once on a practice piece. Don't know if I'll do it again. I have heard that sometimes it can help to run a monofil through with a metallic if the metallic is breaking, but I haven't crossed that bridge yet. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 The maintenance video shows how to mount and thread the machine with a dual spool holder. They don't thread through the first guide. They go directly the the guide above the tension spring. They say that with metalic thread only thread through the last two holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudie Posted November 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Thanks to all of you for your responses! I'll try them out and let you know. The only instructions I got was HOW to mount it, but not where nor how to thread. That would definitely be helpful. Guess I'll have to watch that video from start to finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rooster Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 For those of you that have used the metallic thread, did it work well for you? What brands worked best? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudie Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 After setting up my dual spool holder, I discovered that 3 of the spools of metallic were actually cones! I have 1 Superior and 2 YLI. Generally I like Superior, but in this case the YLI was much better. Didn't fray everytime I clipped it and it sparkles WONDERFULLY! I loosened up the tension ALOT for both and they both quilted well. I have just started playing with the Superior Glitter - which is like tiny tinsel and IS on a spool. Still experimenting so it doesn't break so quickly. It is pretty enough that I WILL make it work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhintsa Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Jean, I bought a couple of the big varigated metallic cones from Superior Threads. They are wonderful! Not one break, no shredding or fraying. I used Bottom Line in the bobbin and lowered the upper tension quite a bit(almost one full turn). I have used it on home dec projects and it really gives it some extra pizzazz. Nancy Duluth, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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