Pre-wound bobbins
#31
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I have some that are cotton and some that are poly-cotton...the cotton ones hold less thread......I only use them on my longarm.......they are wound tighter and I can go "farther" with them....never have used them on my dm, I have the habit of winding 2/3 bobbins before I begin my piecing day...using a neutral thread like beige, gray or white and when I do embroidery (rarely) I will wind a bobbin with lingerie thread...thin, poly..works for me........again, we work with what works for us
#32
That's all I use. I keep stock in gray, off white, tan for most of my piecing. I rarely wind a bobbin. I buy black and white in the 144 quantity. I found the cardboard sides were undesirable for me and use only the plastic.
I also use mostly poly or rayon thread on top, I have LOTS of that kind of thread for my embroidery machine and have not had a problem.
I also use mostly poly or rayon thread on top, I have LOTS of that kind of thread for my embroidery machine and have not had a problem.
#33
I may be wrong but my machine uses "L" and class 15, one is just wider than the other. I use the metal pin insert with the L bobbins and the class 15 is the same width as the bobbins that came with my machine. I also use a penny under the bobbin when I misplace my metal pin.
I have used prewound bobbins with cardboard (plastic does not work in any of my machines for some reason) with success in both my DSMs and my shortarm (I sold it recently). I have quite a collection of prewound bobbins with beautiful thread colors from Superior Threads. When I bought my Bailey LA, I found it uses Class 15 bobbins. Not to worry! I simply use the bobbin winder to transfer the thread from the L bobbins to Class 15 bobbins as needed for any project on hand.
#34
And embroidery thread is usually much heavier than bobbin thread.
#35
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Not sure what a "spoil" is, but it's possible we're talking about different things. Bottom Line thread is designed specifically for quilting, piecing, and appliqué. There may very well be pre-wound bobbins for embroidery also, I'm not into embroidery so I can't say for sure. Bottom Line is 60 wt and very strong.
eta: I just figured out you meant "spool". Well, I use Bottom Line both on my bobbin and on a cone, so that solves THAT problem!
eta: I just figured out you meant "spool". Well, I use Bottom Line both on my bobbin and on a cone, so that solves THAT problem!
#36
I love the pre-wound bobbins they have more thread on them than you can put on your regular bobbin so quick fast and dependable! And yes the bottom line is wonderful for applique you can also get the pre-wound bobbins in different thread weights as well as fiber content.
#37
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I have used prewound bobbins with cardboard (plastic does not work in any of my machines for some reason) with success in both my DSMs and my shortarm (I sold it recently). I have quite a collection of prewound bobbins with beautiful thread colors from Superior Threads. When I bought my Bailey LA, I found it uses Class 15 bobbins. Not to worry! I simply use the bobbin winder to transfer the thread from the L bobbins to Class 15 bobbins as needed for any project on hand.
#38
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Morgantown PA
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I also use prewounds. I asked my sewing machine repairman if they could be used in my machine (Babylock Quest+), and he gave me one to try. It was wonderful!!! They last forever, and help achieve a very accurate 1/4 inch seam because there is less bulk. I purchased 100 bobbins for $32!!! I've been using them for piecing and quilting, including FMQ, with no problems! By the way, mine have NO sides, cardboard or plastic.
#39
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I tried the cardboard-sided bobbins and will not use them again. The plastic prewound cost more, if you can find them, but they are better. Really saves time. May husband bought me a bobbin winder, which really saves time, too. You don't
have to rethread your machine.
QUOTE=LoisM;5675144]I'm doing a bit of on-line browsing today and came across pre-wound bobbins in a variety of attractive color tones. They seem awfully convenient.
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-set-2-pastel/
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-set-1neutral/
I have a Janome 4800QE and have yet to see pre-wound plastic bobbins with 100% cotton thread. I'm kind of reluctant to use cardboard-sided bobbins and, besides, I really don't want to use poly thread in the bobbin if I'm using cotton thread on top. What has your experience been with pre-wound bobbins? Thanks everyone!! I'll be waiting to hear from you. [/QUOTE]
have to rethread your machine.
QUOTE=LoisM;5675144]I'm doing a bit of on-line browsing today and came across pre-wound bobbins in a variety of attractive color tones. They seem awfully convenient.
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-set-2-pastel/
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-set-1neutral/
I have a Janome 4800QE and have yet to see pre-wound plastic bobbins with 100% cotton thread. I'm kind of reluctant to use cardboard-sided bobbins and, besides, I really don't want to use poly thread in the bobbin if I'm using cotton thread on top. What has your experience been with pre-wound bobbins? Thanks everyone!! I'll be waiting to hear from you. [/QUOTE]
#40
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Location: Alaska
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I use a prewound bobbin bought at a quilting store with 100% cotton thread. I love them. Wish I knew what kind they were but they are class 15 bobbins and cost around 7.00 for 8 of them. But it been a while since I bought them.
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