What do you use
02-23-2011, 05:18 PM
#91
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I keep the bobbins intact by using the cloth ponytail holders, then I put the bobbin(s) with the same colored thread in a Snack bag so it's all together. Can become a big collection of baggies, but I don't have such a big collection of thread.
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02-23-2011, 05:28 PM
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HELLLOOOO..... are there any sewing notions people who read this?????
What about a donut that has slots every half inch so to anchor the thread end. Or...........???? Why are quilters reinventing the wheel in this day and age. I'm on my third idea (purchase/jerry-rigged) and am still not really happy.
Unlike most quilters (joke) I want a simple, easy to use, secure (both bobbin itself and its "tail") and I want to be able to see the EXACT color without doing this or that. I want to quilt! Why doesn't some gadgetty person make, market and sell a GOOD bobbin holder????????
What about a donut that has slots every half inch so to anchor the thread end. Or...........???? Why are quilters reinventing the wheel in this day and age. I'm on my third idea (purchase/jerry-rigged) and am still not really happy.
Unlike most quilters (joke) I want a simple, easy to use, secure (both bobbin itself and its "tail") and I want to be able to see the EXACT color without doing this or that. I want to quilt! Why doesn't some gadgetty person make, market and sell a GOOD bobbin holder????????
02-23-2011, 05:51 PM
#95
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I use those too. But, I went into a dollar store (first time ever being in one) to see if they had any and right up front by the checkout was a bag of 100 for, you got it, $1.00!!! So I shared some with my SIL and still have more than I'll ever use. They're great!
02-23-2011, 06:05 PM
#97
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Originally Posted by Janiemae
What would work on embroidery thread? I have Sulky pack that contains about 100 spools of thread with the ends dangling everywhere. Drives me nuts!
02-23-2011, 06:07 PM
#98
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Originally Posted by mommamac
I use this:
[urlhttp://www.blue-feather.com/bobbinsaver.html[/url]
I got mine from a friend but I think they have them at joann's so using a coupon gets the price down.
[urlhttp://www.blue-feather.com/bobbinsaver.html[/url]
I got mine from a friend but I think they have them at joann's so using a coupon gets the price down.
02-23-2011, 06:08 PM
#99
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I use this neat free tool a board member posted about a long time ago. Take the sprial binding off a yard sale cookbook or buy a package of them. I think the size for regular size bobbins is 1/2" but you can buy any size spirals to fit any bobbin. Great to fit perfectly in a drawer any length you want.
02-23-2011, 06:08 PM
#100
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Originally Posted by mommamac
I use this:
[urlhttp://www.blue-feather.com/bobbinsaver.html[/url]
I got mine from a friend but I think they have them at joann's so using a coupon gets the price down.
[urlhttp://www.blue-feather.com/bobbinsaver.html[/url]
I got mine from a friend but I think they have them at joann's so using a coupon gets the price down.
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