for bobbin, little and normal spool, average cones : I use little attachs for poneytail : they are smooth, and I find it in big boxes for few euros (so few dollars) and with all the colors I can match with the thread color
for bigger cones I use another type of attach for poneytail that are larger, finer and resistant
try it, Worth the price and solve my problem definitively

I know Superior Threads does sell them, I just purchased some at their booth when they were in Overland Park, KS at the Machine Quilter's Show.

I'm pretty certain that Superior Threads sell something like thread socks that has been mentioned before in this post.

I use Hugo's amazing reuseable tape, It came on a 50 foot roll and is 1" wide - I have cut strips from it (less wide) to fit on bobbins as well. I purchased it from a LQS about 3 or more years ago, I'm still on that first roll and it lasts cause it is easy to reuse.

I use a product called Marathon Incredible Tape. Comes on a 50 ft roll for around $11.00 CAD. It has static cling, no glue, 1-1/4 inches wide and is reusable. A 5" piece fits nicely around the Robison Anton spool with a little overlap for it to stick to itself. Many more uses described on the packaging. I love it!!

JoAnne, the thread socks I bought are labeled that and are available at Hancock's here. I have also gotten them at JoAnne's and I think they are available at some quilt shops. Hope you can find them, they are great. Ann

I was watching a video online somewhere yesterday and the lady on it said she uses a finger bandage type gauze that is a tube to keep her thread from coming off the spool. She just cut off pieces from the roll of gauze. Sorry I can't remember who it was and I haven't tried this yet but I thought it was interesting anyway. Karen

I'll remember that the next time I get roses.....

I have also been told that you can use the netting that comes over roses when they are delivered to pull over your cones or you can use the cut & seal plastic wrap - just cut the size you need.

I'm glad you posted that, Ritzy! I had heard that tip before, but never tried it. I have some vinyl that I'll cut up tomorrow!! WHOO-HOO!

AND when all else fails--go to the hardware store and buy some vinyl table covering. It is not too expensive and you can cut it in strips to go around you thread for sewing--it sticks to itself so you don't have to worry about any adhesive on your thread.

The new and improved Coats and Clark thread also has the tops that open to hold the thread ends.

I use the mesh on my large cone spools since they don't have any place to hold the thread end.

On occasion, I've put a small plastic bag over the spool and held it with a rubber band.

I've also heard of wrapping a small piece of cling wrap around a spool.

Sunny and finally warmer in western NY. Nancy

I use a bit of blue painter's tape to tame those loose ends on cones that don't have slots for holding the ends. I always keep a roll in my sewing room.

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

snowplow3840 wrote:
Ann, I am intrigued by the "thread socks" you mentioned. Do you know where we can get those?

JoAnne