Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I've done a search on this, but can't find anything. I've given up on my Tin Lizzie bobbin winder and want to purchase a stand alone one. It needs to wind the large size M bobbins, so the inexpensive ones that Joann's sells won't work.
There are several brands I'm looking at: Corgi, Gammil and this 'no brand':
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp09633.html
Any recommendations?
The reason why I'm considering one is that I've tried several times to adjust the winder on my machine. A good bobbin winds with 10 to 20 extra yards that I need to unwind & pitch. A bad wind will also wind thread around the spindle. If I adjust it per the website, I get a half wound bobbin. I like the idea of winding the bobbin while stitching, but then you need to buy 2 spools of thread. If I just wind a bobbin, it bothers me that the machine is still 'stitching', you can't disengage the sewing head.
I also have had problems winding a bobbin while quilting, and I agree, what a mess. I usually prewind my bobbins before I start quilting, and I usually do 4-5 at a time. I know we are supposed to be able to do it while we quilt with the TL, but, for me, it just isn't happening. Perhaps another TL owner will give use some sage advise.