The only time it’s good to trap your thread! by Annette Millard January 27, 2017 written by Annette Millard January 27, 2017 720 As we talked about the 4 hints it’s time to throw your sewing threads out, here’s my favorite thing about Coats thread – the trap spool! The only time it’s good to trap your thread!! Coats Dual Duty XP thread spool come with a trap to keep the thread from raveling. On the end of each spool, you’ll find a little slotted ‘trap’ to lock the end of your thread in before you store the spool or you can lift up the trap, wind the thread inside and snap it closed to secure the thread. You know that exasperating, knotted, wild mess that you call your thread box? Gone! Sewing bliss at its best! Happy Sewing! This is part 5 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 4: 4 hints it’s time to throw your sewing threads out [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs139bags and accessoriesCoatscoats dual duty xp threadDual Duty XPfree patternssewing threadthreads FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Annette Millard Annette Millard is passionate about sewing and has worked in the sewing industry for many, many years and is always happiest with needle, fabric and thread in her hands. She currently enjoys supporting the Coats & Clark community writing blog posts about products and projects for the Coats Sewing Secrets Blog. previous post Making a sewing machine needlecase using the Sapphire 965Q embroidery feature next post Introducing the NEW Brother NQ900 sewing machine YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Christmas in July, Holiday Mini Quilts Thinking of fall, a quilted Halloween Runner Dresden Delight quilt block is perfect for summer Quilting for baby – Tummy Time Mat Keeping cool this summer – making the Coral... Band Together Tote gets everyone smiling Denim Bracelet Trio, no one will ever guess! Making the Shirr Thing Bag The beauty and strength of a denim notebook... 9 comments Anne Goff January 31, 2017 - 10:59 am Great info! Reply julie bolduc January 31, 2017 - 6:43 am this is very interesting love how this spool is made. Reply SS January 30, 2017 - 9:38 pm Thanks for the post. Awesome!! Reply Sandra S January 29, 2017 - 10:46 pm What a great idea, Thanks for sharing Reply Susan January 29, 2017 - 11:11 am Such a great idea, as the thread ends flying around is always such a nuisance! Reply Elizabeth Matthiesen January 28, 2017 - 8:04 pm What a marvellous feature, I’ve never seen that before. I’m always just glad when there’s a notch to catch the end of the thread. Reply SarahJ January 28, 2017 - 12:21 pm I always like it when I buy these ones! Saves me so much time. Reply Rhonda January 28, 2017 - 11:28 am All spools should be made this way! Awesome! (and beautiful quits!) Reply Trish F January 27, 2017 - 5:03 pm Love this feature in their spools, I wish they all came like this. Maybe in the future. Thanks! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.