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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.) |
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Great idea Tartan. THANKS for posting it!!
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Genius!! I was just thinking last night that I needed to figure out a good way to label bobbins. Perfect timing!
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Great idea, thank you!!!!
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I bet this idea would work well with embroidery threads, too. Will have to try it.
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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.
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Wonderful idea, I am going to get some of this tubing!!!
Originally Posted by Grandma Bonnie
(Post 6527675)
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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What size tubing is the best to use?
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Originally Posted by grammy of 6
(Post 6528425)
What size tubing is the best to use?
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The way I keep my bobbins neat is; I use the thingies (technical term) that you use when you are painting your toenails. keeps them in check and you can still see the thread. Also very inexpensive.
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Originally Posted by grammysharon
(Post 6528162)
Wonderful idea, I am going to get some of this tubing!!!
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10/10 for a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing this tip with us.
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Yes, great tip- love that you can mark them!!
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After you "tube" your bobbin, you can set it on top of your thread spool and secure it to the spool with a golf-tee. Thread and bobbin stored together.
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I have different bobbin cases for different types of thread: cotton, polyester, So Fine, Bottom Line, etc. But your idea works great too.
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That is a great idea, I did try the tiny pony tail elastics, but still could not easily see what color was in the bobbins, the tubing is a great idea. Thanks for sharing, no more lose threads!
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What do you use to cut the tubing? PS Great idea!!
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Originally Posted by cindit
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What do you use to cut the tubing? PS Great idea!!
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Great idea!
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great tip and I have seen it b4, possibly from you but have not used it yet, I've been using the pony tail things for securing bobbins but like that you can see the color of the bobbin on your suggestion as well as writing info on the tubing
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Do you find that cutting with a serrated knife leaves the edges jaggedy- or does it matter? This is the best idea yet as I too have trouble with wt and poly/cotton.
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It has cut pretty smooth but you could trim the edges after cutting with the scissors if needed.
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You should send your hint into Fons and Porter and you might win a free subscription. I love this hint.
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Great idea. I think this is a real problem for people who use a variety of weights of threads-I'm one of them and I know that I cannot always visually tell the difference when looking at a bobbin. I mentioned on an earlier post that I use little plastic bags that are intended for jewelry findings to store bobbins that have unusual threads on them. But, I like your idea also.
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On my way to the hardware store. Thanks, Tartan!!!
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I love your idea - would really keep the threads identified and not wasted because you don't know for sure what they are.
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Thanks for the tip. I hate the constant threads being loose. This idea will really help me.
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Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for this tip! This is a great idea!
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My hubby cut mine and he just used a sharp knife.
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Thanks Tartan for this tip. I always hated the threads hanging all over the bobbin box and I would sit there and waste time twirling the bobbins to wind them back up, only to later find that they were unruly again. I think a little Gremlin sneaks into the sewing room at night and untwirls the bobbins. tee hee Thanks again for the tip.
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COOOL! Thanks!
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thanks for sharing, always looking for a cheaper and better way to keep all those threads all over the place..
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Awesome idea...thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing! Hadn't thought of this, but it's a brilliant idea!
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Need to turn this little tip into Fon and Porter magazine, you might just get a free subscription. Thanks for sharing.
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