1. Saves time during thread changes 2. Organize thread by sequence for an embroidery design. No more confusion about which color thread is next. 3. Controls unwieldy horizontal spools 4. Cuts thread tails with a gentle swipe 5. Includes a specialty thread guide, king spool stabilizers, thread retainer and four horizontal spool pins Easy to Use Simply select the thread, feed it through the guide and thread your machine. The Thread Stand handles all types of threads, decorative yarns and narrow flat ribbons.