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cawsings 06-26-2011 05:28 AM
Originally Posted by LeeJay
I was working on a D9P quilt this afternoon and finished all my 9 patch blocks, so I was sewing at a very fast clip and had to put in a new bobbin twice ... sew much fun! I was just now cleaning up the sewing room a bit and was amazed at the amount of lint on my machine and sewing table. Am wondering if the thread in the pre-wounds is extra linty. Has anyone else noticed this?
I know my LQS owner always emphasizes to ONLY use prewound bobbins for decorative stitches (she sells Janomes...which is what I have). She said not to use prewounds for sewing/piecing as the thread is not strong enough...maybe it's the same with other brands, too???

Lyn 06-26-2011 06:30 AM
I will sometimes take the pointed end of a seem ripper and lightly run it across the spool or bobbin. It tends to loosen the top string. Have patience, this might take a few tries.

lauriequilts 06-26-2011 07:10 AM
I use superior prewound bobbins and never have a problem finding the starting thread with them.

gramarraine 06-26-2011 07:32 AM
I have bought both kinds and can not use the prewound plastic ones. I also threw out those. I love the ones on cardboard.

Doreen 06-26-2011 08:05 AM
Originally Posted by lauriequilts
I use superior prewound bobbins and never have a problem finding the starting thread with them.
I ,too only use the Superior prewound bobbins. They seem to never run out. I do have to remove the sides to fit my Bernina but my Viking I can use with the sides. No problem in finding the beginning thread.

romanojg 06-26-2011 08:38 AM
I have the same problem with another brand. I take a straight pin and run it up and down to see if I can find the start. Somtimes if you look really carefully you can barely see where it is tucked but it is a pain and my eyes aren't what they used to be.

tadpoles_62 06-26-2011 12:43 PM
i love the pre wound part of it but i couldn't use them again they wouldn't wind on my machine ended up throwing them away (waste), i also used a pin to tug out end

Laurel 06-26-2011 06:18 PM
I use prewound bobbins all the time. I get them from Discount Embroidery [email protected] and have never had a problem. What I really like is that they now come in colors.

Pbecker 06-26-2011 06:19 PM
I love my sidewinder bobbin winder. Whenever I sit down to sew, I wind sone bobbins.

cr12cats 06-26-2011 07:29 PM
sorry never saw a reason for them. i just wind a bunch of bobbins on my bobbin winder while i watch tv and always have plenty already wound and store them in small medicine bottles. when i need a color then i will wind a bunch of those for that project.


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