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02-23-2011, 09:13 PM

#121

cinnamon

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I also use the bobbinsavers works great and does not cost that much have one for each machine.

02-23-2011, 09:45 PM

#122

bjdemir

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Got to get some of those. Keep forgetting when I get to the store!

02-23-2011, 10:52 PM

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Anne P

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I use plastic bobbin holders that have a peg that fits into the thread spool with a place into which the bobbin snaps. Since the top part fits around the bobbin, it holds the thread end in place. I got them from Coltilde a long time ago. I just checked their site and see they have a different item, now. I like these because they do hold the bobbin thread in place and because I can keep the bobbin with the thread spool so I knowo what's on the bobbin. That way I know if it''s white quilting thread or regular white sewing thread.

02-23-2011, 11:00 PM

#124

BETTY62

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I didn't know what to use. Now, thanks to you I do. Very nice tip. Thanks for sharing.

02-23-2011, 11:17 PM

#125

Gerbie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by susanwilley

to keep the thread on your bobbins from unraveling? I use the fabric ponytail thingies for fine baby or little girl hair. They work great and you can match the color to the thread color, which I haven't done alot of. I also use it for my spools of thread. And, they are a great price, about 1.50 for 24.

I use them too for my bobbins, need to get some more. I hadn't even thought of using it for spools, great idea.

02-24-2011, 02:33 AM

#126

GGrammie

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Susan...in my book you get the award for cleverness.
Love it. I'm always just so frustrated with bobbins. Last year I saw where you can buy little plastic thingies to go over the bobbin..Can't remember the cost, but it was crazy..
Thanks for your great idea...

02-24-2011, 03:52 AM

#127

Jagsd3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

I went to Lowes and bought a piece of clear rubber tubing, then I cut it into little pieces and cut each piece apart. so it wasn't a complete O any more. there is no part missing out of the O its just sliced! works great and I can still see what color is on the bobbin! I don't have pictures but maybe after taking the kid to school. lol

ETA the picture looks like you cut a piece OUT but you don't that one is just stretched out from being on a really full bobbin.

Yep, this is what I do and use too. Very inexpensive and works super!