Pass On The Best Idea You've Had While Quilting
02-28-2011, 07:21 AM
#274
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Originally Posted by Rettie V.Grama
Excellent Idea Sashing Sarah.I have a Kenmore machine which has an indentation for the spool of thread. The spool of thread sits on its side. I also use cone thread. Tried one on my machine. Works beautifully, not if they would just come up with an automatic bobbin winder which refills automatically when the bobbin empties, I would be very happy.
02-28-2011, 07:58 AM
#276
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by meemersmom
I cut "rings" out of an old knee high w/ a run in it and loosely wrap them around spools of monofilament. I have no troubles keeping the tension, and the thread doesn't come off the spool before the machine pulls it, eliminating snarls and tangles on the spool pin.
And, not really quilting, but when making ruffles (curtains, pillows, bags, etc.), I use dental tape instead of a ruffler foot. It never breaks when gathering (and has the bonus of being able to undo when you need to wash a curtain).
And, not really quilting, but when making ruffles (curtains, pillows, bags, etc.), I use dental tape instead of a ruffler foot. It never breaks when gathering (and has the bonus of being able to undo when you need to wash a curtain).
02-28-2011, 08:03 AM
#279
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I've done this too! Just lay down the dental floss and zig zag over it taking care to not catch it in your thread. Then you just draw it up as much as you want. It won't break like regular thread and goes so quick! I keep a package of floss in my sewing box for this at all times![/quote]
Good heavens. What a simple solution. I'd never, ever have though of that.
Good heavens. What a simple solution. I'd never, ever have though of that.
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