Prewound Bobbin Thread
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Originally Posted by Holice
It doesn't appear that anyone answered my question about the cost factor. All appears to say they are convenient but what is the cost compared to winding yourself.
If I could find cotton or matte poly in this size and about the same price or a little more, I would rarely use anything but pre-wounds because the convenience is worth it, so far.
And the amount of thread on a bobbin is pretty incredible. I can do FMQ for about 40-45 minutes straight with one of my own bobbins, wound with this fine a thread. When I use one of these bobbins, I can sew for right about an hour before the bobbin runs out. :)
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Originally Posted by brookemarie19
Originally Posted by Holice
how does the cost of prewound bobbins compare to winding yourself.
Great topic.
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Originally Posted by raspberryparade09
Thanks for all the info! Can someone give a web site as to where to buy the 60 wt cotton pre-wound bobbins? I'd like to get some - they sound great! One of my biggest pet-peves is to stop sewing to wind a bobbin. I don't know why the manufactures can't make a machine that you can use a full spool of thread for the bottom thread!!
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Is http://www.allthreads.com/Prewound_Bobbins.aspx#CQ
the only place that offers free shipping, with a $10.00 order.
I like the bobbin idea but hate the shipping charge.
Please let me know if any other place offers free shipping or does anyone have a code for free shipping or a discount.
What is the difference between the clear-glide poly ones and embrodery ones? I love the clear-quilt ones.
the only place that offers free shipping, with a $10.00 order.
I like the bobbin idea but hate the shipping charge.
Please let me know if any other place offers free shipping or does anyone have a code for free shipping or a discount.
What is the difference between the clear-glide poly ones and embrodery ones? I love the clear-quilt ones.
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I only use prewound bobbins for machine embroidery. The prewounds are 80wt.poly thread which is quite thin, making it great for reducing bulk in embroidery, but I think it is too thin for piecing. I use 40wt cotton for piecing.
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