Abstract: A wagon (90b) includes a plurality of horizontal support bars (91f). A separator roll (12b) is stocked while the horizontal support bar is inserted into a core of the separator roll (12b) around which core a separator is rolled. This can prevent deformation and roll misalignment of the stocked separator roll.

Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.

Abstract: A thread spool holding device has a plastic base plate that holds a series of preferably soft plastic spindles that can be introduced or removed from the base and can be arranged as needed by sliding along a slotted track of the base. Each spindle can hold a threaded spool and has a cross sectional configuration for gripping the center hole of the spool. The spindle ends can also hold a bobbin in tandem with a thread spool.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing one or more yarn sources are disclosed. Namely, several embodiments of containers are disclosed, in which the container can be custom-configured to dispense yarn from one or more yarn sources with reduced tangling or knotting.

Abstract: Connection member integrally includes: a supporting section having a shape adapted to support a predetermined portion of a thread spool of a predetermined shape: a cylindrical portion for fixing a spool pin to the connection member by allowing one end portion of the pin to be inserted therein or thereon; and a fitting portion fittingly engageable with a mounting portion of a thread stand plate. Thus, the connection member and the spool pin are attached together to the thread stand plate with the connection member attached to the mounting portion of the thread stand plate via the fitting portion and the spool pin fitted at the one end portion to the cylindrical portion. The supporting section has a shape adapted to support predetermined portions of thread spools of at least two types having different configurations.

Abstract: A series of shaped apertures are cut or stamped through the walls of a carrying case. Individual strands of elongated flexible material extend from organized rolls or spools of the material stored inside the case out through each of the apertures. The high friction rubberized wall material surrounding each aperture holds the extending strands for selecting and cutting a desired length.

Abstract: A thread spool holder comprises an elongate shaft, for receiving a spool of thread, with a flange at one end for engaging one end of the spool. A thread cutter is provided at one end of the shaft allowing the user to cut thread easily. The shaft is hollow to form an elongate cavity and closed by a removable cap. When the cap is removed the user may have access to the cavity for storing needles.

Abstract: A case for storing and displaying spools of thread is disclosed. The case comprises two trays preferably connected by a plurality of hinges. Inside each tray are elongate spines that extend longitudinally. Pins connected to the spine extend in a direction perpendicular to the spines. Spools are placed on the pins when stored. The pins are sized to provide a friction fit with the hollow inside portion of the spools. A tab is connected to each pin. When the tab is depressed, the pin is raised, allowing easy access to the desired spool. The pins are connected to the spine by a resilient U-shaped joint. The entire case is preferably made of transparent plastic material, such as polypropylene.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward an embroidery and aid assembly that is made up of a plate having an aperture therein. A magnifying glass is mounted over the aperture and maintained over the base plate at a slight spacing so that an embroidery pattern can slipped under the magnifying glass and over the base plate. The bottom of the magnifying glass has a sight line thereon so that a reader can clearly see the stitch progression and clearly identify a particular line on the pattern in the process of stitching. The bottom plate has various ways of retaining embroidery implements thereon, thus making it an assembly, while the magnifying glass is an aid to the embroidery process. A bag is designed to contain the above noted embroidery assembly, thus making it kit. The bag has on one edge thereof a hook to hang the bag at a point of sale. Another edge of the bag has a zipper thereon, while the opposite edge of the zipper edge has a pocket fold thereon to enable the bag to expand to a larger size.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A cone and ribbon holding device including a base portion. A pair of cone holders are secured to the base portion. A pair of thread guides are secured to the base portion. The pair of thread guides are positioned intermediate the pair of cone holders. A ribbon guide is secured to the base portion adjacent to an end portion thereof. The ribbon guide is adapted for receipt of a roll of ribbon thereon.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a plurality of yarn storage containers which receive skeins of different yarns which are to be interwoven to form a pattern in a knitted garment or article. The yarn containers include a removable top which contains a yarn outlet guide hole. The storage containers are mounted vertically on a horizontal base which has an upper plate that rotates and a lower plate that rests on the floor. About the periphery of the upper plate there are manually actuated turn pedals which may be operated by the foot or hand. As a garment or article is manually knitted, using different yarns in the pattern, the different yarns are twisted about each other forming unmanageable tangles as each leaves its skein due to the necessary manipulation of the yarns on the knitting needles. In use, this apparatus may be rotated manually in relation to the knitting procedure to obviate the formation of tangles in the yarns.

Abstract: A thread feeding device for use with multiple needles of a sewing machine wherein the thread feeding device includes an array of guide channels which have first openings at one end for receiving threads from supply spools and second openings at the remaining end for dispensing the threads to a sewing machine. A support plate provides a base for attachment of the guide channels above the sewing machine with the second openings oriented toward the user. The thread feeding device includes a strip of hook and loop fasteners such as VELCRO.TM., spring element or other member for retaining ends of the threads exiting the second opening such that the threads remain accessible for ready grasp of the user. Also disclosed is a method of feeding thread to a sewing machine, including the step of affixing loose ends of the threads at the VELCRO.TM.

Abstract: A caddy for needle punch needles, a needle threader and spools of threads including a base, a backwall secured to one end of the bases and rising upwardly therefrom, a plurality of receptacles in the backwall for receiving needle punch tools, such as needles and the like, a plurality of vertically arranged rods secured to the base for receiving spools of thread, and a needle threader receptacle secured to the backwall, said receptacle so formed that when the needle threader is inserted thereinto, the body of the needle threader is caused to bend slightly along its length to create a biasing force between the receptacle and the needle threader thereby preventing free relative movement between the needle threader and the receptacle.

Abstract: A latch hook frame comprising a harp, a plurality of pegs, left and right tray supports and a tray, left and right legs and a main brace. The harp is characterized by a rectangular frame including a left member, a right member, three lateral members connected to the left member and to the right member, and a flat surface attached to the underside of the middle and front laterals. The plurality of pegs attach to the back lateral member of the harp and projecting therefrom, for holding the canvas. The left and right tray supports attach to the left and right members of the harp. The tray is connected pivotally to the left and right tray supports. The left and right legs are connected pivotally to the left and right members of the harp. The main brace connects to the left and right legs, and the left foot connects to left leg and the right foot connects to the right leg.

Abstract: Apparatus including a horizontal rectangular frame and a vertical rectangular frame receivable within the horizontal frame. The framework of the horizontal frame includes plural link members mounted vertically of a forward end of the horizontal rectangular frame and to an upper end of the vertical rectangular frame to pivotally receive the vertical rectangular frame within the horizontal rectangular frame. A propeller support brace is rotatably mounted to the vertical rectangular frame and includes a plurality of threaded bosses to threadedly mount a spaced plurality of yarn containers thereto where each yarn container is of a cylindrical configuration formed with a coaxial bore therethrough including an upper lid thereof to direct yarn therethrough.

Abstract: A sewing accessory storage device includes a stationary base plate and rotatably mounted upper and lower storage trays secured in spaced relation on vertical hollow cylindrical columns. The lower storage tray has a plurality of radial dividers which provide separate storage compartments for miscellaneous items. The upper storage tray has a plurality of vertical spindles for storing bobbins and spools of thread. Scissor storage pockets are provided in the vertical column. A pin cushion having an arcuate convex curvature is secured at a top end of the vertical column.

Abstract: This invention is a unique method and apparatus for improving the techniques employed in crocheting. The method and apparatus are characterized by the utilization of a support means for supporting a supply of crocheting thread and means for guiding such thread through guide means which are mounted on fingers of the person conducting the crocheting process. The method and apparatus are further demonstrative inasmuch as the support means can be a storage and transporting means for the guiding elements and the thread. Additional storage is provided for crocheting needles, and the like. Minimal irritation and injury results in the fingers and hand of the user because of the method and apparatus.

Abstract: A yarn organizer holds the different colors of yarn required for a needlcraft project. The organizer is in the form of a flat card member having holes adjacent to the edges of the card. The holes are uniformly spaced from the edges and uniformly spaced apart, to maintain the rigidity of the card. The holes are of different diameters for convenience in holding different sizes of bundles of yarn. One surface of the card is adapted for writing so an identification of the yarns can be placed on the card adjacent to each hole.

Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of floss bobbins is described. The invention comprises a floss bobbin holding carrier which has a peripheral surface and a plurality of mounting sites on the surface. A plurality of modular floss bobbins are detachably mounted onto the floss bobbin holding carrier, which are arranged spatially on the peripheral surface of the floss bobbin holding carrier.

Abstract: A threaded needle holder for needle craft projects is disclosed. The needle holder is made up of a rectangular card with a magnet parallel to one long edge of the card. A plurality of slits spaced along the long edge act to receive thread carried by needles received on the magnet. The needle will extend across the magnet to a line on the opposite side, the line receiving the number or the like for the color thread in the needle. The name of the project being worked on can also be placed on the card. Optionally, magnets can be fixed to the rear of the card to allow the needle holder to be mounted on a magnet board.

Abstract: A needlecraft stand for supporting a needlecraft frame in convenient position for use by someone sitting in a chair or other seat and which may be easily adjusted by the user. The stand has a flat base, a pivotable post extending upwardly from the base and a clamp for holding a needlecraft frame pivotably attached to the top of the post. A hinge is provided between the clamp and the top pivot connection to permit tipping the needlecraft work upwardly to provide convenient access to the underside of the work.

Abstract: A stitchery board apparatus (10) comprising a pin cushion unit (11) having a pin cushion enclosure unit (12) surrounding its periphery, a support unit (13) pivotally secured to the enclosure unit (12) and a plurality of indexes (23), (24) arranged on the apparatus such depending upon the orientation of the enclosure unit only one index will be visible in an upright position to a user of the apparatus.

Abstract: A caddy for attachment to an ironing board for holding various implements as well as spray containers for starch or the like comprising a container having open multiple compartments and one upstanding wall which abuts against the outer face of the depending flange of the ironing board, and a spring biased clip pivotally attached to the back side of the upstanding wall with the upper end of the clip being biased against the inner wall of said flange whereby the caddy depends from said flange adjacent said ironing board. A pin cushion is secured to a portion of the outer face of the compartment and a loop for holding scissors is pivotally secured to another portion of the outer face of the compartment.

Abstract: The device of this invention performs the functions of one hand in performing a variety of the tasks ordinarily requiring two hands while doing needle craft, yarn work and the like. The invention may serve those having the use of both hands but is specifically developed to meet the needs of those who have the use of only one hand. The device is characterized by a stand having a base and an upright standard and a horizontal arm joined to the top of the standard by means of a free pin hinge. In the mid region of the standard is positioned a rotatable tray having upward angled pegs around its perimeter for holding yarns, strands, spools and the like and the tray has in its top surface shallow troughs for holding small implements, needles, hooks and the like. The top surface of the horizontal arm has a spring loaded clamp near its free end and an upward directed binding post near the clamp and a plate having a multiplicity of various sized holes passing through the plate and the arm below the plate.

Abstract: A rotatable thread spool storage tree comprises a vertically extending post which carries a plurality of vertically spaced groups of limbs, the limbs of each group projecting outwardly from the post and being disposed 90.degree. apart. Each limb mounts an arm which is disposed 90.degree. relative to its limb so that the spool mounted thereon bears flush against the associated limb. The arrangement provides for a maximum number of limbs and arms in a given length of post, thereby providing for the storage of a maximum number of thread spools of conventional or large size, or a combination of the two, together with their bobbins, in a minimum of space.

Abstract: A ring notebook carries a flexible, rectangular, opaque base sheet provided along one longitudinal side with spaced holes through which the rings of the notebook protrude. One surface of the base sheet is provided with a smaller, transparent, rectangular yarn retaining sheet secured to the base sheet along the upper and lower borders of the retaining sheet by a pair of straight, parallel, heat sealed, transversely extending end securing strips. Between the end securing strips are a plurality of equally spaced, transversely extending parallel, heat sealed divider strips, the divider strips and the end strips separating the retaining sheet into a plurality of transversely disposed, open ended pockets which receive skeins of yarn.

Abstract: Disclosed is a space saving means for accepting and retaining plural lengths of threads or yarns which have been transferred thereto from respective skeins. The subject invention is comprised of a plurality of nestable cylindrical tubes, each having a number of spaced outwardly projecting annular divider members or ribs which define segregated spool portions which are adapted to accept and retain, without entanglement, respective windings of thread or yarns for later use on a selective basis. The nested tubes are preferably made of clear plastic to enable the user to see the color of the threads available and a tubular plastic case is also included to house the nested cylinders when not in use and thus protect the thread windings from dust and dirt.

Abstract: Apparatus including a substantially flat teardrop shaped holder with an opening at the broad end through which lengths of yarn may be looped, an aperture at the other end for suspending the device from a collection device, and a sleeve holder intermediate the two ends for receiving identification indicia. The shape of the holder is particularly advantageous when a plurality of holders are placed on the same collection device.

Abstract: Substantially flat modified hourglass shaped holders around which yarn may be wound, and having slits at one end for retaining the ends of the yarn, an aperture at the other end for suspending the device from a support, and a sleeve holder intermediate the two ends for identification indicia, may be used in multiple for organizing and storing yarn of varying colors and shades.

Abstract: A needlepoint, embroidery and crewel carrying case in which all of the necessary and essential items for such work can be conveniently carried and stored. This type of work involves the use of a relatively wide variety of different colored and perhaps different types of yarns and yarn skeins and further can involve a number of different shades of the various different colors. The carrying case according to the present invention is particularly suited for use with this type of work in that the means within the case for separating the yarn skeins and separately supporting those various skeins includes pockets or recesses designed to hold skein identifications tabs. This allows for the more accurate selection of the proper yarn for use according to the numbered pattern being used and also aids in maintaining separation between various yarn skeins within the carrying case.

Abstract: A flat bobbin dispenser conformed in the shape of a spool having two circular edge disks mounted on a central cylinder, each edge disk including on the interior surface thereof radially aligned tapered grooves. These grooves extend towards the center cylinder and terminate thereat in enlarged circular recesses. The disks are aligned on the cylinder in matched radial position, the opposing grooves thus forming a receiving slot for containing rectangular bobbins on which various threads are wound. Each bobbin furthermore includes edge cutouts to accommodate the thickness of the wound thread and one edge of each bobbin is enlarged to form a circular bead conformed for receipt in the opposed circular recesses. In this configuration the spool is supported on a pivotal mount to permit manual selection of the various threads by way of the angular rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A storage case for holding spools of thread and bobbins is so designed as to be mountable on an outer vertical wall of practically any existing sewing machine cabinet. The case includes an outer frame which is mounted on an exterior wall of the sewing machine cabinet and a vertically slidable drawer unit therein. Partitions within the drawer unit include upright spindles for holding the thread and bobbins in place. The drawer unit further includes a resiliently biased, frictional connecting means between the frame and drawer unit for holding the drawer in any desired raised, open position whereby the thread or bobbins may be removed for use.

Abstract: A spool stand has a base and a top, and a pin cushion disposed on the top. A handle is attached to the pin cushion and a plurality of arms extend transversely to the stand's longitudinal axis, and along the stand's circumference.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a fancy needlework frame in a convenient position which is readily accessible to a craftsman sitting or reclining in a chair, bed or the like. The apparatus includes a baluster column mounted on a base and a thread supply supporting structure mounted at the upper end. An adjusting block is slidably and rotatably mounted on the upper portion of the column and adjustably receives a support member which carries the fancy needlework frame.

Abstract: A plurality of vertically elongated posts are disposed in elongated tiers on a horizontal base. The posts may be moved upwardly or downwardly through holes in the base. Means allow each of the posts to be independently raised upwardly from the base and to be subsequently lowered to the original position. The posts serve as axles upon which spools can be placed, and about which the spools can rotate while dispensing or winding up thread and the like.

Abstract: Comprising filaments, fibers or yarn wound around a deformable hollow cellular plastic core, wherein the wall thickness on the plastic core is such that if the inside diameter of the cellular core is increased by one-sixteenth inch by compression of the cellular plastic, the compressive forces on the inside of the core will not change the outside diameter of the core.