And The Winner of the Dumb Question of the Week goes to
09-30-2015, 08:10 AM
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And The Winner of the Dumb Question of the Week goes to
me. I was always floundering around looking for the bobbin filled with thread to go with the spool of the same color so when I saw the "Handi-Bobs" I thought they would be the answer.
Presently I have five or six bobbins wound with the color of thread that I use most often for piecing and quilting. The bobbins are in those round plastic doughnut like holders. The system I have works, but I am always on the lookout for anything that makes organization easier.
My question is: How is the quilting world do you use the Handi-Bobs? Okay the bobbin fits nice and snug in the cup with the white tube pointing down; but how do you attach it to the spool with the matching thread? There is play in the product which to me means that you can use it on different size spools. I primarily use the big cones or the large spools from Connecting Threads. Then I have the regular spools that we are all use to from the "olden days." Then I have some old spools, cones with openings on one end about the size of a dime.
I'd appreciate any help in using these gizmos. If you ask "Did you save the packaging?" No, how smart would that have been? Usually I do keep the cardboard backing from all of my quilting gadgets, but not in this case. Thanks to all, who after a good laugh, can straighten me out.
Presently I have five or six bobbins wound with the color of thread that I use most often for piecing and quilting. The bobbins are in those round plastic doughnut like holders. The system I have works, but I am always on the lookout for anything that makes organization easier.
My question is: How is the quilting world do you use the Handi-Bobs? Okay the bobbin fits nice and snug in the cup with the white tube pointing down; but how do you attach it to the spool with the matching thread? There is play in the product which to me means that you can use it on different size spools. I primarily use the big cones or the large spools from Connecting Threads. Then I have the regular spools that we are all use to from the "olden days." Then I have some old spools, cones with openings on one end about the size of a dime.
I'd appreciate any help in using these gizmos. If you ask "Did you save the packaging?" No, how smart would that have been? Usually I do keep the cardboard backing from all of my quilting gadgets, but not in this case. Thanks to all, who after a good laugh, can straighten me out.
09-30-2015, 09:15 AM
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I have a bobbin case. It is just like my thread cases but in miniature. It is clear plastic and has a hinged lid that snaps closed. Holds 20 bobbins I think and it is easier for these arthritic fingers to pick up a bobbin than trying to pry one from the bobbin tunnel thingie. I also 'invested' in a package of little knitted hair elastics from the Dollar store and use them to keep my bobbins from shedding thread.
Just Googled Hanid-bob and Amazon had this set of instructions. Hope this helps.
3 Ct. Plastic bob easily inserts into spool of thread to hold a bobbin with matching thread. Instructions: 1.Push Handi-Bob into spool like a thumbtack. Loop end of thread on nearest thread trap(if spool has enlarged hole - push Handi-Bob through a scrap of paper napkin or like material for snug fit. 2. Bobbin snaps into place - tilts for removal. Handi-Bobs adjust themselves to your bobbins. Do not use thread trap for bobbin thread - simply rotate bobbin in place to wind loose end inside (for faster bobbin removal.) 3. Handi-Bob fits over all machine spindles - no need to remove from spool while sewing. 4. To remove Handi-Bob from EMPTY spool for re-use, TWIST and pull.
Just Googled Hanid-bob and Amazon had this set of instructions. Hope this helps.
3 Ct. Plastic bob easily inserts into spool of thread to hold a bobbin with matching thread. Instructions: 1.Push Handi-Bob into spool like a thumbtack. Loop end of thread on nearest thread trap(if spool has enlarged hole - push Handi-Bob through a scrap of paper napkin or like material for snug fit. 2. Bobbin snaps into place - tilts for removal. Handi-Bobs adjust themselves to your bobbins. Do not use thread trap for bobbin thread - simply rotate bobbin in place to wind loose end inside (for faster bobbin removal.) 3. Handi-Bob fits over all machine spindles - no need to remove from spool while sewing. 4. To remove Handi-Bob from EMPTY spool for re-use, TWIST and pull.
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09-30-2015, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GingerK
I have a bobbin case. It is just like my thread cases but in miniature. It is clear plastic and has a hinged lid that snaps closed. Holds 20 bobbins I think and it is easier for these arthritic fingers to pick up a bobbin than trying to pry one from the bobbin tunnel thingie. I also 'invested' in a package of little knitted hair elastics from the Dollar store and use them to keep my bobbins from shedding thread.
Just Googled Hanid-bob and Amazon had this set of instructions. Hope this helps.
3 Ct. Plastic bob easily inserts into spool of thread to hold a bobbin with matching thread. Instructions: 1.Push Handi-Bob into spool like a thumbtack. Loop end of thread on nearest thread trap(if spool has enlarged hole - push Handi-Bob through a scrap of paper napkin or like material for snug fit. 2. Bobbin snaps into place - tilts for removal. Handi-Bobs adjust themselves to your bobbins. Do not use thread trap for bobbin thread - simply rotate bobbin in place to wind loose end inside (for faster bobbin removal.) 3. Handi-Bob fits over all machine spindles - no need to remove from spool while sewing. 4. To remove Handi-Bob from EMPTY spool for re-use, TWIST and pull.
Just Googled Hanid-bob and Amazon had this set of instructions. Hope this helps.
3 Ct. Plastic bob easily inserts into spool of thread to hold a bobbin with matching thread. Instructions: 1.Push Handi-Bob into spool like a thumbtack. Loop end of thread on nearest thread trap(if spool has enlarged hole - push Handi-Bob through a scrap of paper napkin or like material for snug fit. 2. Bobbin snaps into place - tilts for removal. Handi-Bobs adjust themselves to your bobbins. Do not use thread trap for bobbin thread - simply rotate bobbin in place to wind loose end inside (for faster bobbin removal.) 3. Handi-Bob fits over all machine spindles - no need to remove from spool while sewing. 4. To remove Handi-Bob from EMPTY spool for re-use, TWIST and pull.
So, your research has made me a happy quilter and I thank you very much.
09-30-2015, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
I don't have those so have no idea how they work. I keep all my bobbins in the round do nut things. That works the best for me, sometimes I have to hold it upside down and give it a haircut. LOL.
09-30-2015, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I like the bobbin tunnel a lot better than the bobbin doughnut.
09-30-2015, 10:17 AM
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I am not a sucker for gadgets. I have my bobbins stored on 2 oak wooden holders with a magnet running down the center. YIKES, they are listed as Vintage!
https://www.google.com/search?q=Vint...Ch1O9QFa&dpr=1
https://www.google.com/search?q=Vint...Ch1O9QFa&dpr=1
09-30-2015, 10:37 AM
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Since I have more than one sewing machine, I use those silicone like round bobbin holders. I can get them at my LQS with a discount coupon. Nancy's Notions call them BobbinSavers. They don't break like plastic bobbin holders. In fact they can bounce a tiny bit. My bobbins are all plastic and each machine has a different size. I mark with a sharpie which machine the bobbins are for. I have one just for the embroidery bobbins to keep them separate from my sewing bobbins.
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