Originally Posted by
ckcowl
I have numerous bobbins, so if I stop and change to a full one I just put the partial in my bobbin holder and use it up piecing later. Generally when piecing the color doesn't matter- isn't going to show. I don't waste much thread. I might use 10+ different colors/ threads piecing a quilt top because I'm just using up partial bobbins.
This what I do also. And, also for mending clothing etc. There is always a button to sew on, or a seam to mend, or a hem coming loose. I also use it for EPP. Waste not want not!