Why don't I do this
12-17-2016, 03:20 AM
#22
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I like to keep my bobbins clear so I use up left over bobbin thread when I piece things. Then, I use cone thread that is a neutral. Right now I have lots of bobbins with some thread on them because of raw edge applique that I used to make some Christmas gifts; I will have a piecing good time after the holidays. I use matching thread of quilt on the front of my projects. I like to use Bottom Line thread when I stitch in the ditch. I also like 30 or 40 weight thread to quilt my designs.
12-17-2016, 11:05 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by tranum
I inherited many, many wooden spools of thread from Mom and Grandma. I use light colors to fill bobbins and store empty wooden spools in large clear containers on a shelf in my sewing cave. I leave dark colors on spools and store as well. Love seeing them, makes me forget about the dust I should deal with ! LOL!
12-17-2016, 04:38 PM
#24
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I use up all my partial bobbins when piecing then wind partial spools of thread onto the bobbins to use them up also. I tend to use cones of thread for top sewing so I don't have to thread the needle too often. LOL
12-18-2016, 02:35 PM
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Not sure what you are sewing, I don't worry so much with piecing, normally its gray, tan, neutral or beige and it blends in well. When I'd doing clothes I try to match or do one shade darker than fabric for the thread. Serging, I only make sure the needle threads match and not worry so much about the loopers.
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