by celticlady1031 29 Sep 2008

waste my money if it is just so so. I have to pay customs charges up here and the extra money could be spent elsewhere is this isn't worth it. Thanks in advance.

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by stidiford58 01 Aug 2010

I have also been thinking about buying this. Now I won't. What a wonderful idea. I went to a Floriani seminar a few weeks ago & the hot tip for metallic thread is to place the spool upside down at the back of the machine but I haven't tried it yet... I love reading this forum for the great ideas. Thankyou

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by auntbaba 01 Aug 2010

Mickey,
This comes from one dummy who purchased it...ME!!
DON'T!!!!! What a waste of money this "invention" is.
I had a very experienced embroiderer tell me to put a single spool thread stand behind and to the left of my machine, and run my metallic thread from there. Works about 98% of the time, and the thread stand was less than $10.00 If I'm using using a 5500 yd. spool (not metallic), I just set it behind the machine and not bother with the stand. I may be tempted to try the peanut method though...Barb

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by shilly 01 Aug 2010

Don't need to purchase it. I have found a tip in one of the tutorials(there are many good ones) about putting the metallic thread in the freezer for a bit before using it. Apparently, the humidity in the freezer is what helps. It worked for me. the other thing you can try is placing the thread further from the machine if you still have problems; the distance seems to prevent the kinks in the metallic thread as well as the tendency to put too much stress on it which causes the thread to jerk and break. Hope that helps.

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by theduchess 01 Aug 2010

By the way NEVER throw out the peanuts. You can use a tad in your potted plants.Mix well in the soil then repot. This helps retain the water and prevents plants drying out.

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by dkatzmann 19 Dec 2009

I loved this question. I have often thought about whether to buy this gadget. Now I won't. I will just use my peanuts. Thank you *

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by dlmds 19 Dec 2009

I hope this is not too late. I purchased the Wonder Thread Guide. I ended up returning it, I could not get it to work on my Babylock. H&*

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by waterlily 15 Aug 2009

This was such an informative post! I really needed this! Thanks Marji for posting the link for me! I'm bringing it to the top for others that may need to see it.

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marjialexa by marjialexa 15 Aug 2009

You're very welcome! Glad it helped! hugs, Marji

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by wvlou 28 Jul 2009

Who would have ever thought of using a packing peanut in the first place. People are so creative. Thanks for the info and the picture

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by colonies1 28 Jul 2009

good info I will bring it to the top again

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by snipnstitch 28 Jul 2009

Mickey.. if you see this drop me a line.. ! where did you go ??

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by quiltgrama 11 Jul 2009

Micky dont waste your time or money it is ok but I really bought it to help with the metalic threads and it does not do that. I have recently got a hold of some packing peanuts as Jerri-lyn has said and will be trying that. If I had to do again I would not have purchased it. Hope this helps Lisa

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by marjialexa Moderator 11 Jul 2009

I know this was quite some time ago, but it's still a great tip! Also, for you Canadians, SiCK has stabilizers, threads, etc. that he ships from Canada in Canadian dollars to his Canadian customers, and from USA to USA customers. Overseas, I'm not sure. Hugs, Marji

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by kezza2sew 11 Jul 2009

so glad you asked this question, see jrob answer for the best tip

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by dpickel 11 Dec 2008

Well I'll be..... What a fabulous idea! Thanks Jerrilynn!

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by elaine45 11 Dec 2008

Thanks for the question...

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by marymoore 11 Dec 2008

to the top for jrobs great idea

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by celticlady1031 30 Sep 2008

Okay girls. I now have my answer. I'll keep using my home made thread stand and throw in a packing peanut for good measure. I'll use my saved $$$$ for more thread. Thanks all. *'s all around.

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katydid by katydid 13 Dec 2008

I like saving money, since I'm fresh out!!!

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by lbrow 30 Sep 2008

Mickey U have been awfully quiet lately, I miss U. I don't have this thread guide & know nothing about it. Sure you'll get some good answers here though *4U

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celticlady1031 by celticlady1031 30 Sep 2008

I've been here daily just not a whole lot to say lately. Hope all is well with you.

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by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

WOW ;) *2U

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by blhamblen 29 Sep 2008

I have a large spool holder behind my machine and I never use the holder that is built into machine. I do want to try the peanut trick... I use a lot of metalic at X-mas time... :)

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

;) *2U

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by gerryb 29 Sep 2008

I have it, but wouldn't waste my money. It's ok, but I find I set my large spools of thread in front of the machine & run them up, around the top of the spool holder that I've put upright & then thread the machine! Faster for me & works as well. I love the packing peanut trip & will probably try it!

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

;) *2U

mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

;) *2U

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by stork 29 Sep 2008

I've seen it. But am always looking for cheaper solutions like the packing peanut idea. Sometimes we get sooooo much stuff that we don't make full use of everything.

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

Just ask me about buying too much stuff...they be calling my name in passing and I try to walk away...LOL ;) *2U

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by brn2btl 29 Sep 2008

If you decide to purchase, check ebay.

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

EBAY is ME ;) *2U

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by jrob Moderator 29 Sep 2008

I don't have it, but I also don't have problems with my threads. The only tricky one is metallics and my dealer told me to put the metallic on the regular thread stand (horizontal) the thread a sewing needle with the metallic thread. Sew directly through the center of a packing peanut and take off the needle. Finish threading my machine leaving the packing peanut at the initial point of entry to the threading process and voila! I don't even slow my speed down but about 10% and it doesn't twist or break.

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misscharlie by misscharlie 29 Sep 2008

WOW tyvm great tip, I have some metallics and have probs using them, can't wait to try this out! One question how do you get the "peanut" to stay in place?

jrob by jrob 29 Sep 2008

When the machine is going and the thread is being taken up, the thread will naturally be pulling through the machine and will keep itself taunt and the peanut won't go anywhere...I still reccommend sitting there while it's sewing if there is anything on your machine that might catch if there happened to be a droop. (Mine does in a big design when it has to "think".

mops by mops 29 Sep 2008

Nice idea jrob.

debleerl by debleerl 29 Sep 2008

Neat idea, I'll have to try it.

shirleysisson by shirleysisson 29 Sep 2008

Thanks for a great tip, Jerrilyn. *4U

toet by toet 29 Sep 2008

I must try this and tell my friends at the embroidery class i attend. Im sure they will send you lots of flowers*4U

mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

EXCELLENT ;) *2U

meganne by meganne 30 Sep 2008

Heavens I just threw away a whole box ful of peanuts. hnr, m

ejtads by ejtads 30 Sep 2008

What a great idea! I will have to try this the next time I use metallic thread. Thank you.

nonmusicmom by nonmusicmom 30 Sep 2008

WOW what a great and easy problem solver this is. Thanks.

lmartinez4171 by lmartinez4171 02 Oct 2008

Thank you for the tip. I am anxious to try it. thank you.

elaine45 by elaine45 11 Dec 2008

Thanks for the info Jerrilyn you always have such great info.

2createit by 2createit 12 Dec 2008

Love it...so easy

grandmamek by grandmamek 12 Dec 2008

Wow! what a great idea. I am anxious to try it out. Merry Christmas to you. *4u

kezza2sew by kezza2sew 11 Jul 2009

Jerrilyn What a Gem You Are....
Thanks for the fantastic tip sweetie....

ginghamgoose by ginghamgoose 28 Jul 2009

Looking forward to trying this - Thanks for the tip!

caydebug by caydebug 28 Jul 2009

It's always the quite ones that make the most noise!!! This is great, Jerrilyn. *to everyone.

bevintex by bevintex 28 Jul 2009

myembroiderymentor.com has a free video of the packing peanut tip, also a thread storage idea and freebies. You must sign up with your name and email.
Bev

lflanders by lflanders 28 Jul 2009

Thank you very much!!!! I sure hope this works for me! Linda

psssst by psssst 01 Aug 2010

ttt

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by katydid 29 Sep 2008

I don't know what it is. I do have a 20 spool holder called "Thread Pilot" which I purchased on shoppers rule. I don't know if it is similar. I like it. I don't have my camera as my sweetie is putting more batteries in.

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

GREAT ;) *2U

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by misscharlie 29 Sep 2008

Hmmmm I am wondering if you have to pay customs charges on gifts mailed to you? Just a thought to save some $$$ if you do want to buy it :D *

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

Is this a hint...I LOVE gifts ;) *2U

celticlady1031 by celticlady1031 30 Sep 2008

Yep even for a gift. I tell everyone to put a value of $20 no matter what it is. That's the only way I know of to avoid custom charges. Unfortunately, business don't/won't do that. Guess they might get into trouble.

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by bonita1313 29 Sep 2008

Hi Celticlady---I have seen it, thought about it, but, have not bought it as of yet. If you do purchase it, let us know how it works!

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mad14kt by mad14kt 30 Sep 2008

;) *2U

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