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I think if it can be done with a surger, it should be able to be done with a regular or quilting machine. I have talked with a friend about this many times. Guess us ladies will have to put our thinking caps on & figure it out.
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I have heard of it , but only on an embroidery machine...here's a link..
http://www.jonessv.com/index.php?mod...isting&page=13 maybe this will be coming down the pike for other machines someday! I would love a bobbin that held a spool of thread, or even a cone! |
Someone invents that machine they would make a fortune!:o
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http://genforum.genealogy.com/eldrid...ages/2349.html
of all places, a genealogy forum! The link above is to someone who was looking for information on her/his Eldridge dual spool sewing machine. Marge
Originally Posted by Christine-
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I'm new to long arm machines, are there any older machines out there that use an endless bobbin? I don't know how to find them? I've tried a few searches but not having any luck. I'd sure appreciate hearing from some of you veterans out there! :~)
I don't mean the kind of machine that rewinds the bobbin automatically for you when it runs out. I'm looking for a machine that has no bobbin at all, but uses a cone of thread for the lower thread instead of a bobbin. |
Originally Posted by Elaine433
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I agree an endless bobbin would be a quilters dream. When I am quilting on my sewing machine I wind up at least 12 bobbins before I start. I do find that when it is time to put in a new bobbin, it is also a good time to brush out the lint and take a 5 minute break. All my FMQ is done on my regular sewing machine and sometimes I do a very small stippling which uses up bobbins like crazy.
I never thought about winding multiple bobbins when starting. Thanks for that great tip! |
Gosh, an endless bobbin.......I would pay good money for that option!!!
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I didn't know there was a machine like that. I wish regular sewing machines were like that.
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never heard of this before
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I know that on our LQS web site http://www.bellafabricsva.com/gently...w-machines.htm they show this Viking machine and say you'll never run out of bobbin thread. I'm not sure what part of NC you are from but Bella's is in Carrolton right by the James River Bridge.
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In the past year I have mentioned the need for the bottom thread to run off a spool to:
Bob at Superior Threads... Richard at HandiQuilter... Scott at SewingMachine Werehouse... Person at Gamhill booth at Road to California and at Long Beach International and several BERNINA dealers when you go on shop hops or to Quilt Shows ask at each machine booth and especially the Long-arm booths |
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