Tartan

Someone mentioned in my Layered Bobbin thread that they had trouble keeping track of specialty threads on the bobbins so I thought I would repost this hint. A while back, someone posted about buying the plastic hose, cutting off little circles and cutting one side of the circle open for keeping bobbins tidy. I loved the idea and bought a section. I added another helpful idea to my bobbin keepers.
When I have a different weight or specialty thread I want to keep track of, I write the information on the bobbin keeper with a sharpie and put it on the bobbin. (I stuck the 40 Wt marker on an old cone so it would show up on camera.)

Grandma Bonnie

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

ManiacQuilter2

Great idea Tartan. THANKS for posting it!!

Sewnoma

Genius!! I was just thinking last night that I needed to figure out a good way to label bobbins. Perfect timing!

mighty

Great idea, thank you!!!!

Tink's Mom

I bet this idea would work well with embroidery threads, too. Will have to try it.

dunster

I've been using the little ponytail holders, but I like the plastic better because you can see what color the thread is, and writing on them is a bonus. Thanks for posting.

grammysharon

Wonderful idea, I am going to get some of this tubing!!!

grammy of 6

What size tubing is the best to use?

Tartan

It will depend on your bobbins but my Bernina bobbins tube measures 2 inches around with the tape measure or about 3/4 inch across on my square. Bring your bobbin with you to the hardware store so you can fit the tubing to your bobbin.