Hello again,
Just a quick blog to say that we've received the Lite Steam-A-Seam-2.
Keep warm, as I write this, it's -30 something in Winnipeg.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year
To all our customers, we'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year. Just in case you haven't seen our website recently, we have more news. We'll be carrying Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 in packages of 5 sheets. We should be receiving the product by mid-month. We've receive the Wonder Thead Guides they they are selling like hot cakes. I know I sure love mine! It made my life so much easier when I was working on FSL during the holidays. I'll remind you that this product totally eliminates tangling, twisting and thread pile ups. It works with all machines with spool holders - either horizontal or vertical. We tested it extensively and always got excellent results.
You could alternatively do what one of our customers Janice from Okotoks AB has done which was place a vertical spool holder on top of the machine in the little slot provided, put a small red felt pad down on the vertical spool holder and then placed the spool of thread on this so that the thread was standing up vertically. Then she threaded the machine as usual. As explained, the thread was now coming off the spool sideways (as it had been wound on), so that the thread came off without twisting. (When you pull the thread up from the spool or unwind from the end of the spool, it "can" twist on itself which is what causes problems when the thread goes thru the tension "disks". She says if you follow this procedure it will work like a charm. The only issue with this is that the machine has to work harder to pull the thread which may cause more wear and tear on the machine but is certainly an excellent temporary fix.
Some of her other suggestions was to use an size 90/14 Organ needle and reduce the machine speed at 600 SPM.
Thank you Janice for your suggestions! We appreciate them.
On a personal note, I always use a size size 90/14 Organ needle on metallics (no, I don't buy a "metallic needle") and I also reduce my speed at 600 SPM and I get great results.
Have a great sewing year!
Linda
You could alternatively do what one of our customers Janice from Okotoks AB has done which was place a vertical spool holder on top of the machine in the little slot provided, put a small red felt pad down on the vertical spool holder and then placed the spool of thread on this so that the thread was standing up vertically. Then she threaded the machine as usual. As explained, the thread was now coming off the spool sideways (as it had been wound on), so that the thread came off without twisting. (When you pull the thread up from the spool or unwind from the end of the spool, it "can" twist on itself which is what causes problems when the thread goes thru the tension "disks". She says if you follow this procedure it will work like a charm. The only issue with this is that the machine has to work harder to pull the thread which may cause more wear and tear on the machine but is certainly an excellent temporary fix.
Some of her other suggestions was to use an size 90/14 Organ needle and reduce the machine speed at 600 SPM.
Thank you Janice for your suggestions! We appreciate them.
On a personal note, I always use a size size 90/14 Organ needle on metallics (no, I don't buy a "metallic needle") and I also reduce my speed at 600 SPM and I get great results.
Have a great sewing year!
Linda
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Season's Greetings
On behalf of Marathon Threads Canada, we'd like to wish all our clients a very happy holiday season. We will be open during the holidays with reduced hours.
Please don't forget to check out our website regularly as this is where you'll find out about our new products but I'll give you a little idea of what we will be carrying as of January 2009.
Please don't forget to check out our website regularly as this is where you'll find out about our new products but I'll give you a little idea of what we will be carrying as of January 2009.
- Wonder Thread Guide.
- Totally eliminates tangling, twisting and thread pile ups.
- It works with all machines with spool holders - either horizontal or vertical.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Time flies when you're having fun
Has it been a month already? Wow, how time flies when you're having fun. I bet you're all wondering what we have been up to. Well we're keeping busy getting your orders ready. People tend to want to sew more in winter. I guess it's because it's simply too cold to stay outside too long. I sometimes pack orders so it makes me feel like Santa.
Our new metallic threads have been selling like crazy. We're so glad that you love our new colours.
We are thinking of bringing some new products in. One is Steam A Seam 2 Lite. We're wondering if this would be of interest to you. Lately, we've had some requests for a double sided stabilizer that is light and well this one would certainly fit the bill. We would sell it in packages of 5 sheets that are 9" x 12".
Another product that we are thinking of carrying is the WONDER THREAD GUIDE. Totally eliminates tangling, twisting and thread pile ups. It works with all machines with spool holders - either horizontal or vertical.
Here's a picture of it, what do you think?
Please drop us an email at mail@marathonthreadscanada.com and in the subject please write in SURVEY FOR NEW PRODUCTS.
Please remember that you can send us your orders anytime by fax or email or call our office between 9.30AM and 4.30PM CST Monday to Friday.
Our new metallic threads have been selling like crazy. We're so glad that you love our new colours.
We are thinking of bringing some new products in. One is Steam A Seam 2 Lite. We're wondering if this would be of interest to you. Lately, we've had some requests for a double sided stabilizer that is light and well this one would certainly fit the bill. We would sell it in packages of 5 sheets that are 9" x 12".
Another product that we are thinking of carrying is the WONDER THREAD GUIDE. Totally eliminates tangling, twisting and thread pile ups. It works with all machines with spool holders - either horizontal or vertical.
Here's a picture of it, what do you think?
Please drop us an email at mail@marathonthreadscanada.com and in the subject please write in SURVEY FOR NEW PRODUCTS.
Please remember that you can send us your orders anytime by fax or email or call our office between 9.30AM and 4.30PM CST Monday to Friday.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Happy stitching
We've been settling in very nicely in our new location. Everyone just loves the new place. The fall shows are now a thing of the past. Well at least until next year. People are busy embroidering and we're keeping busy helping customers and filling orders.
If you haven't looked at our website lately, you should. Our new metallics, especially our iridescent line is just flying off the shelves like hot cakes. (Can you tell that I really REALLY like them?) They are just gorgeous. We have many new products including some really nifty measuring tapes and some small thread box sets. They are perfect as stocking stuffers. We have 17 different sets available, they are all on our website.
Congrats to the winner at the Creative Stitches and Crafting Alive show held in Calgary in September 2008 - Dawn Lee P. from Stony Plain AB .
Happy Stitching!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The new place
Hello everyone!
I'm writing to you from our brand new location at 21 Muir Road (just a couple of blocks away from the old place). The move went pretty well other than a few boxes that went AWOL
We really like the new place. It's quite interesting to see our local customers come into the new place and stop dead in their tracks and say WOW.... I guess that means they like it too.
We have a brand new catalog out (Volume 6), so when you place your next order look for it as it should be with your order.
Michele and Mickey are getting ready for the shows coming up and I'll be holding down the fort. I'm also getting ready for a quilting retreat which I'm rather looking forward to.
I'm writing to you from our brand new location at 21 Muir Road (just a couple of blocks away from the old place). The move went pretty well other than a few boxes that went AWOL
We really like the new place. It's quite interesting to see our local customers come into the new place and stop dead in their tracks and say WOW.... I guess that means they like it too.
We have a brand new catalog out (Volume 6), so when you place your next order look for it as it should be with your order.
Michele and Mickey are getting ready for the shows coming up and I'll be holding down the fort. I'm also getting ready for a quilting retreat which I'm rather looking forward to.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Upcoming shows
We're almost done moving! I wanted to mention that we'll be attending the following shows. They're on our website but I thought I'd mention them here, just in case you haven't seen the information on our website. At these shows you'll be able to meet Michele and Mickey. I'll be at the office handling orders and getting ready for a quilting retreat.
Shows for Quilters & Home Embroiderers:
Creative Stitches & Crafting AliveBOOTH #708 Stampede Grounds, Calgary, AB
September 26 & 27, 2008
BOOTH # 649
Fall Show Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
Ontario
October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
See you there!
Shows for Quilters & Home Embroiderers:
Creative Stitches & Crafting AliveBOOTH #708 Stampede Grounds, Calgary, AB
September 26 & 27, 2008
BOOTH # 649
Fall Show Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
Ontario
October 17, 18 & 19, 2008
See you there!
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