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Tartan 01-22-2014 06:10 AM

Bobbin hint
 
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Someone mentioned in my Layered Bobbin thread that they had trouble keeping track of specialty threads on the bobbins so I thought I would repost this hint. A while back, someone posted about buying the plastic hose, cutting off little circles and cutting one side of the circle open for keeping bobbins tidy. I loved the idea and bought a section. I added another helpful idea to my bobbin keepers.
When I have a different weight or specialty thread I want to keep track of, I write the information on the bobbin keeper with a sharpie and put it on the bobbin. (I stuck the 40 Wt marker on an old cone so it would show up on camera.)

Grandma Bonnie 01-22-2014 06:28 AM

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

ManiacQuilter2 01-22-2014 06:52 AM

Great idea Tartan. THANKS for posting it!!

Sewnoma 01-22-2014 07:00 AM

Genius!! I was just thinking last night that I needed to figure out a good way to label bobbins. Perfect timing!

mighty 01-22-2014 07:41 AM

Great idea, thank you!!!!

Tink's Mom 01-22-2014 08:01 AM

I bet this idea would work well with embroidery threads, too. Will have to try it.

dunster 01-22-2014 08:22 AM

I've been using the little ponytail holders, but I like the plastic better because you can see what color the thread is, and writing on them is a bonus. Thanks for posting.

grammysharon 01-22-2014 09:36 AM

Wonderful idea, I am going to get some of this tubing!!!

Originally Posted by Grandma Bonnie (Post 6527675)
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!


grammy of 6 01-22-2014 12:20 PM

What size tubing is the best to use?

Tartan 01-22-2014 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by grammy of 6 (Post 6528425)
What size tubing is the best to use?

It will depend on your bobbins but my Bernina bobbins tube measures 2 inches around with the tape measure or about 3/4 inch across on my square. Bring your bobbin with you to the hardware store so you can fit the tubing to your bobbin.


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