I wonder why my bobbins have four holes when I only use one.
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I wonder why my bobbins have four holes when I only use one.
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The four holes keep the bobbin weight even so that it's balanced when in use!
"I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to."
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Huh, never knew that. Thanks, PP! I've always wondered about this, too.
Anita
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My bobbins for my Viking Mega Quilter only have one hole but they are balanced.
Yep, I have the same ones. Usually ones with single holes have smaller holes and are positioned near the center spindle so the effect is minimized.Originally Posted by PatPitter
"I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to."
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
I have bobbins for my 1980's Viking and they don't have a hole. When I fill it there's a place on the machine to secure it.
You know that feeling when you've finished all your quilting projects and your studio is perfectly clean???? Me neither.
It's not how fast you sew, it's how well you sew fast! Wait, I think that's supposed to be MOW!
My 1970's era Viking most have a tiny hole on one side which helps me keep the direction straight. I put the hole side on the outside of the bobbin winder and then on the outside of the bobbin case. My vintage Singer has bobbins with holes all around on both sides. My new Janome has a hole on each side that I thread the thread through to get it started. These differences also help me keep the bobbins straight for the different machines. The fact that some are metal and some are plastic helps too except the newer ones I got for my Viking are plastic and look similar to the Janome ones so I have to be careful.
The bobbin for my 1917 White Rotary only have the hole in the center and a tiny one to put the thread end through. I wish modern bobbins held so much thread.
Dh said in case I missed one! LOL! But thanks Paperprincess. Makes sense! Still funny.
I have three different bobbins. I guess I am not very curious, never gave the holes a bit of thought. I am always learning something new.
Another Phyllis
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