Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Bobbin storage >

Bobbin storage

Bobbin storage

Old 03-04-2016, 02:46 PM
  #11  
Super Member
 
ctyankee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: In the beautiful hills of northwest Connecticut.
Posts: 2,580
Default

I use those bobbin saver rings, which I love. They come in 3 different colors; I have 4. Each one is dedicated to one machine. The great thing is, the bobbins don't fall out -- ever!

I think Tartan's system would be a good alternative.

And, I must confess, I buy items for the containers, too. Shhh, don't tell hubby!
ctyankee is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 02:55 PM
  #12  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 24,820
Default

Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
Sometimes I'll buy a product because I want the container.
I've been known to do that too!
lynnie is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 02:55 PM
  #13  
Power Poster
 
QuiltnNan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
Posts: 51,433
Default

great tip, thanks
QuiltnNan is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 02:55 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
EasyPeezy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,449
Default

The hose I bought is marked 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD (which I think translates to
1/2" Internal Diameter x 3/4" Outside Diameter). Hope this helps.
EasyPeezy is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 02:56 PM
  #15  
Super Member
 
EasyPeezy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,449
Default

Originally Posted by Cactus Stitchin View Post
This is exactly what I'm using also. I did find it a bit of a pain trying to cut them evenly so my husband purchased the 'cutters' deaigned for them and now it's simple to do. I think we invested $10-15 for them but it was well worth it!
Can you post a picture of your cutter? I sure could use one.
EasyPeezy is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 05:41 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Quilting Grandma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 455
Default

Since I learned of this, my bobbins are so much better behaved. My husband cuts them for me. Now if a bobbin escapes and rolls away, the thread stays in place.
Quilting Grandma is offline  
Old 03-04-2016, 08:05 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4,688
Default

Great ideas -- thanks.
QuiltnLady1 is offline  
Old 03-05-2016, 12:48 AM
  #18  
Junior Member
 
Siodach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 220
Default

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy View Post
The hose I bought is marked 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD (which I think translates to
1/2" Internal Diameter x 3/4" Outside Diameter). Hope this helps.
Over here, you can buy that size by the yard in aquarium stores. Chances are it'd be cheaper from a hardware store tho lol.......
Siodach is offline  
Old 03-05-2016, 02:12 AM
  #19  
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 11
Default

I guess I don't get the need to secure the thread on the bobbin - I store 'not-being-used' bobbins in a little box (a box that came with Christmas cards I purchased at Barnes and Noble that has an attached lid - like an old cigar box). I keep it next to my machine. Grab a bobbin when I need it. I store empty are partially full ones in this box. I suppose if I were taking multiple bobbins out of the house I might consider the tube...but that has yet to happen.

Spools of thread I do secure the ends: I purchased some Hugo 'Amazing' Reusable Tape and wrap open spools. I put all the spools in boxes I purchased at Michael's - the photograph boxes. (Lots of decorative ones available - and they go on sale often.) They have a little holder on the front of the box where you can put a label if you want. When looking for thread - I open the lid and they are all standing there saying 'pick me'!

You can also use the Hugo tape to 'wrap' a bobbin to a spool. Very cool stuff.
lmnopquilter is offline  
Old 03-05-2016, 03:13 AM
  #20  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,674
Default

Great idea Tartan thanks for sharing . You might find tubing in a tropical fish department of any pet shop.
DOTTYMO is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sandygirl
Mission: Organization
13
02-07-2017 12:07 PM
tesspug
Mission: Organization
26
11-20-2013 09:33 AM
baywinds
Mission: Organization
43
11-18-2013 11:00 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter