Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Sidewinder - "Yay" or "Nay" >
  • Sidewinder - "Yay" or "Nay"

  • Sidewinder - "Yay" or "Nay"

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:00 AM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Sewhappytoquilt's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2011
    Location: Michigan/Florida
    Posts: 203
    Default Sidewinder - "Yay" or "Nay"

    I have Joann's gift card burning a hole in my wallet...is the Sidewinder worth it or is it a piece of crap?
    Sewhappytoquilt is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:01 AM
      #2  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Posts: 471
    Default

    I hated mine but I gave it to my sister who loves it.
    topstitch is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:04 AM
      #3  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Pennsylvania
    Posts: 79
    Default

    I have one and used it very few times. If I'm in the middle of a project it is easier and quicker to just wind the bobbin on the machine.
    Emmy Sue is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:06 AM
      #4  
    Junior Member
     
    chefbwarner's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2012
    Location: NW Florida
    Posts: 172
    Default

    love love love mine I sit and wind bobbins while I'm watching the tube.
    chefbwarner is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:15 AM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2007
    Location: Clay Springs AZ
    Posts: 3,229
    Default

    I dont use it. My machine does a better job.
    Rose Marie is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:26 AM
      #6  
    Junior Member
     
    GypsyRse1's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Salem Oregon
    Posts: 163
    Default

    I hated mine and gave it away
    GypsyRse1 is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:29 AM
      #7  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: May 2012
    Location: leland nc
    Posts: 443
    Default

    Originally Posted by Sewhappytoquilt
    I have Joann's gift card burning a hole in my wallet...is the Sidewinder worth it or is it a piece of crap?
    here is a thread that happened earlier: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t208096.html it also gets into pre-wound bobbins. if you decide to go for it, don't forget the coupon!
    rush88888 is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 05:31 AM
      #8  
    Junior Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: SW Colorado
    Posts: 202
    Default

    I use mine all the time. But, I have a hand crank machine. So it is much easier, and faster, for me to wind bobbins on the Side Winder. I usually wind 15 at time.
    collector49 is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 06:07 AM
      #9  
    Power Poster
     
    BellaBoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Front row
    Posts: 14,646
    Default

    If you have a little helper in your sewing room with you, the Sidewinder is great. I smile every time I see it in my sewing room. My granddaughter loved to use it to wind bobbins for me. I know I kept Walmart out of packages of bobbins. Having the bobbins of every color are sure handy for hand stitching. DH opened the case and but a heavyweight inside so it doesn't move or tilt when in use. I put a straw over the spindle and it kept the spool from flying off. I think the newer ones are made better now.
    BellaBoo is offline  
    Old 12-11-2012, 06:10 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: New Rockford, ND
    Posts: 2,003
    Default

    nay, i would spend it on something else.
    Joset is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    SusieQOH
    Main
    58
    09-01-2017 01:22 PM
    gale
    Main
    69
    11-13-2014 03:11 PM
    libby2595
    Main
    17
    02-21-2014 02:48 PM
    tallchick
    Main
    18
    02-19-2014 12:06 PM
    momto4
    Pictures
    46
    01-04-2010 08:26 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter