Device for holding a plurality of spools of thread and feeding a selected thread onto an adjacent sewing machine

摘要

A spool holder and threading device for holding one or more spools of thread thereon and feeding thread to an adjacent sewing machine. The device provides for convenient storage of a plurality of spools of thread and bobbins next to the sewing machine. The holder and threading device allows for a quick change of different colors of thread. The device includes a horizontal platform adapted for receipt on a sewing table or the like. An upright "Y" shaped spindle support is mounted vertically on the platform. A front profile of the spindle support is similar to a profile of a standard sewing machine. The "Y" shaped spindle support includes base with an elongated first support arm and a shorter second support arm. The support arms extend outwardly and horizontally from the base with the ends of the support arms extending upwardly and vertically. The elongated first support arm allows for sewn material to pass thereunder without restriction during the sewing operation. A rotatable spindle with spindle shaft is removably mounted on the ends of the support arms. The spindle includes a plurality of dowels along the length thereof for receiving spools of threads thereon. A removable thread guide is mounted on the spindle shaft and one of the dowels and positioned next to a selected spool of thread. The thread guide includes an eye therethrough for receiving thread from the selected spool of thread and guiding the thread to the adjacent sewing machine.