As the kids say, true dat. I've already got a screw loose... LOL!

I have a Viking and thank goodness you don't have to unthread to wind a new bobbin. Great time saving feature.

What a great tip! Thanks.

Another way is to add a bit of tension to the thread as it winds onto the bobbin. I don't like "squishy" bobbins. As the thread is coming off the spool, before it goes through the path to the bobbin, just let the thread run between two fingers. The extra tension makes a huge difference in how much thread goes on a bobbin.

When is someone going to invent a machine that uses a second spool of thread that magically runs from the top of the machine, through the bottom of the machine where a bobbin would have once been inserted..
Ahhh..one can dream.

Carole

[QUOTE=Chester the bunny;5336889]When is someone going to invent a machine that uses a second spool of thread that magically runs from the top of the machine, through the bottom of the machine where a bobbin would have once been inserted
Almost. they did make one that you put a spool into the bobbin case. National Two Spool

can someone post a pic of the...elliptical thingy!
thanks

I don't see the elliptical on any of my machines: Kenmore, Pfaff, Viking. And they all seem to wind bobbins really full. What am I missing.

I recently bought an old Frister Rossman machine and I could not believe how much thread the bobbin holds. One of my pupils has been sewing a lap size quilt on it and the bobbin is still about 2/3rds full so I am not going to mess about with it, but thanks for the tip.

can someone post a pic of the...elliptical thingy!
thanks