Continental M17 5 Spool Thread Stand!

With the complexity, density and size of many embroidery designs these days, it’s not uncommon to have a dozen or more thread colour changes. To help make the process more efficient, Janome has a NEW 5 Spool Thread Stand (Part Number 868405003) for the fabulous Janome Continental M17 embroidery combo machine.

CM17 5 Spool Thread Stand comes with 5 cone adapters, 5 large spool caps and 5 thread nets so you can use whatever size and type of thread with ease!

Even the box is sleek and sophisticated like the machine.

Full instructions are included in the box, though it very easily clicks into the back of the Janome CM17 once the rear accessory compartment is removed. I just lay that compartment next to my machine as I keep my magnetic stich charts in there. It’s such a convenient time-saver to load up 5 spools of thread on the stand so they’re in order, ready to go when you need them.

Watch our Janome Canada/Sew4Home Facebook LIVE where I show the thread stand and share some tips and tricks to make your embroidery easier with better results!

You’ll see in the photo above that one my tricks to avoid thread woes, as I call them, is to eliminate the spool pin whenever possible. It’s so easy for the thread to get twisted around the spool pin, especially at high speeds, so, if you’re experiencing thread breakage, or if your machine jams, that’s the first place to look.

Using the correct spool cap, one larger than the top of the spool or cone of thread will make a huge difference by keeping the thread away from the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, I go a step further by inverting the spool cap to use it as a little shelf to hold the smaller spool of thread up closer to the top of the spool pin. Topped with another large spool cap, I eliminate the spool pin this way so the thread can’t possibly wrap around it. Some threads are just so tightly wound and twisty that I like to be extra-cautious before I start stitching. You can also use one of the cone adaptors for this, as well.

For metallic threads, I go one step further and use the thread nets included with the thread stand as that helps keep the thread from pooling around the bottom of the spool. The telescoping thread stand allows the thread to uncurl and relax before it gets to the tensions of the machine, so this will also help eliminate thread breakage. Using a larger-eye needle will also help, as well.

Below you’ll see that the telescoping thread mast of the machine is lower than the thread stand, so you can use it as well to line up your thread colours and nothing gets tangled. 7 thread colours ready to go!

I love that the Luminous Daylight lamp has a full-extension adjustable arm so it can be raised up to clear the thread stand, yet still washes the front of the machine with beautiful bright daylight.

Threading the Janome CM17 5 Spool Thread Stand couldn’t be easier, and there’s a fabulous NEW features which helps eliminate more of those potential thread woes. Below is a little video showing the little slider which locks the thread into the lay-in guide so it will not jump out as the machine is stitching. This is especially useful when stitching at high speeds, like 1200spm in embroidery mode of the Janome CM17 and when using those really twisty threads. Don’t close it too much as you don’t want to add any tension on the thread, just enough to lock it into place. The little hole to the left is also another thread guide to use, if you wish, so it’s wonderful to have options to avoid those thread woes.

When something unexpected happens, more times than not its the thread or improper threading which is at fault, not the machine.

See the thread stand in action on Janome HQ’s Instagram LIVE series, Janome’s Magical Machine Mystery Tour.

When you’re awaiting a colour change, just leave the thread dangling near the top of the machine so you can conveniently reach up and grab it when it’s needed.

Don’t you LOVE the magnets in the lid of the Janome CM17? They’re one of those little things which make all the difference when I’m sewing, especially when pressed for time, which I always seem to be these days. It’s so handy having common tools easily accessible, like the screwdriver, Janome 4″ Mini Duckling Applique Scissors (which I trim all my threads with, not just for applique) and even the bobbin holders will stay in place since they have a metal bottom. This way nothing gets lost on my table!

I love the little compartments on top of the machine, as well, which I call the “garage” to keep commonly used presser feet handy. TIP: as you use each thread from the thread stand, be sure you don’t have presser feet or tools in the way of the thread path. They can easily get caught up in the thread if they’re out too far, or there’s too many piled on top of each other- ask me how I know! lol!

Best news of all, the Janome CM17 5 Spool Thread Stand is IN STOCK in our Janome Canada warehouse, so check with your Janome Canada dealer for details!

Now don’t worry if you don’t have a fabulous Janome CM17. There’s a few thread stand options Janome has for other machine models as well!

There’s a Janome 2 Spool Thread Stand (Part Number 859429016) and a Janome 5 Spool Thread Stand (Part Number 859430009) so check out the links to the Janome Accessory Guide to see which spool stand is right for your machine. As always, check with your Janome Canada dealer for details!

Happy Sewing!