On my Juki TL98 QE machines I have a spool holder so I can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine. The bobbins don't hold a spool of thread but, alot more than any of my three other machines.

Stopping to change the bobbin is not fun even if you already have spare bobbins full of thread. The bobbins should hold a lot more thread OR feed from a full spool. :) I do have one of the Sidewinder bobbin winders and I really like it.

We dont' use enough cast iron skillets.

Hmm - I have a Babylock and can wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine as it has an extra spool holder. I suppose that means I could wind a bobbin while sewing as well. Just never thought of it! But, on the other hand, it might freak me out while trying to sew!

I suggested to a manufacturer rep about a year ago that they should just make a different path to run thread from a full spool through to the bobbin area and not even have bobbins. Yes two separate spools of thread. So far, no one has taken me up on my ingenious idea and I see I am not the only one who has thought of it. After all, a serger's lower loopers work that way!

As to a pink machine-YUCK! Pink is my least favorite color. But would love it if they could make "skins" like they do for laptops! How about a batik machine? Or my preference would be red, maybe turquoise, oh well, how about rainbow! Sorry for the rambling, had to take a pain pill and it makes me somewhat verbose!

Bernina does make skins. Just not for my model. Maybe in the future though. But, I've got a sneaky suspicion the skins aren't cheap

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Candace...I LOVE that pink machine, it's like a piece of art

It is an Ellageo 2,about 10 years old.

Glad to know I'm not the only woman who does not like the cotton candy pink color that is used for breast cancer awareness. I won't buy anything with that color pink all over it. I like pink but not that shade of pink at all.

AMEN SISTER !