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Old 02-20-2014, 10:20 AM
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This morning I watched a video on FMQ by Leah Day. She recommends using teflon bobbin washers. I have never heard or seen them anywhere. Does anyone use them and do they really make a difference in your stitches?
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:30 AM
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I've used them ever since they have been available to buy. I know fast if I don't use one in my bobbin. The bird's nest of thread stopped when I started using them. If your machine has a metal bobbin case take out the spring thingy in the bottom of the case. It comes out easy and goes back in easy. I use prewound bobbins more then winding them myself and I take the paper off both sides if there is any. I use Glide Delights bobbins when machine quilting. I use them in my drop in bobbin machines too, Janome Jem works great with them.

Forgot to add they last a long time. My problem is dropping them and can't find them.

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Old 02-20-2014, 11:55 AM
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I have them, and only occasionally do I get a birds nest.
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Old 02-20-2014, 01:39 PM
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I have not needed them. If you're not having a problem, there's no point in trying something new. If you are having a problem, then it doesn't cost much to try them out. They do help some people on some sewing machines.
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Old 02-20-2014, 02:53 PM
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no never, I have enough problems keepingup with everything else LOL
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Old 02-20-2014, 03:56 PM
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Got them. Tried them. Didn't notice a difference.
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I have them they are cheap. I don't see much of a difference - I only had problems before I knew to bring up the bobbin thread when FMQ'ing.
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Old 02-20-2014, 05:47 PM
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I use them in all my machines and they have really seemed to help me.
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Old 02-20-2014, 10:11 PM
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I have over 30 sewing machines and have never needed any. If you know the mechanics of a sewing machine and how to adjust the tension via the top tension guide and bobbin case, it's not something I've ever had an issue with!
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My juki is the only one which will accept them. Singer, janome, bernina, featherweight, viking , don't like them.
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