Originally Posted by txstitcher
I'm thinking about asking for a Side Winder Bobbin Machine for Christmas, but am wondering how practical they really are.
Do you use one?
Michelle
I have had one for about two years now and love it! I fill up the bobbins, put them in a plastic prescription bottle (fits perfectly) and am ready to do a quilt. I also have prescription bottle that I put the empty bobbins in and when it is full, I just take a breather and refill the bobbins. As I was told when it was demonstrated to me, put the batteries in it, but use the plug. It puts a little weight on the the Sidewinder. I would love one as a gift, if I didn't have one. I have had no trouble or problems with it. Also, if you change your mind, another fantastic gift (from JoAnn's with the 40-50% off coupon) is the Quilter's FabriCalc. I can figure everything out from the amount of fabric I need for the top, how many blocks, how big of the blocks, how much batting, how much sashing, border, and backing all in one swelled foop or is that felled swoop!!!! Two great gifts.
If I put my index finger under the winding bobbin, I can get it to wind up straight (can't explain right, but I know what I mean), so the bobbin thread isn't all wonky!
What would life be like if we didn't have a new gadget now and again. Even a magnetic telescoping wand that picks up my pins off of the floor is super - got that at Harbor Freight for a dollar, I think! Edie