If you have the end caps, you may still have this problem. I use scotch tape! My aunt used to say that scotch tape was better than sliced bread.... so how old am I? ... you may ask.... Anyway, the crazy spools just turn and turn and the thread spills out into harm's way, sometimes, so I have taped the spool caps to the white thing-a-ma-gig that the cones fit over. Works like a charm. Great day! Good night! See ya'll tomorrow. Mary Mary Buckle Shuffletown Embroidery Charlotte, NC 704-398-1273 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jo Leftwich Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 6:57 PM To: Amaya Subject: [amayausers] Madeira small thread cones Can anyone tell me if you can use these little Maderia 3" cones on the Amaya and how?? I have a bunch of them and they fit on the cone holders but shake all their thread off when the machine is going. Thanks in advance! JO Jo Just Sew It Custom Embroidery