Does anyone use washers under your bobbins when doing free motion or regular sewing?

Thanks
Syl

I do. I started using them with FMQ, but I leave them in all the time now.

Why?

I've never had to use them. Aren't they supposed to prevent backlashing?

I am very curious about this too, have not used them, would like to know more

Me too. Someone please tell us more!

Someone tell me what washes are ??? and where do you put them??? :roll:

They go under the bobbin....it's suppose to stop backlashing, bird nests

I don't know for sure because I've never used them

I sometimes get problems with my drop in bobbins. Will these help or are they only for front load bobbins?

Some of you are saying washers and some are saying washes. Are they like little felt circles to keep the bobbin from moving too easily and causing it to let the thread bunch up?
I have been planning on trying FM but now I don't understand this. Do I need to worry about it?

In would appreciate some clarification regarding what washers are and how they are used, as well. I've never heard of this.

I've tried free-motion quilting on plain fabric but so far never dared to approach one of my quilts in this way.

I just bought some from my dealer. Can't wait to try them. Its only 7.00 for a pack. I have a link go to the one that says tools and notions. Leah explains it very well. http://www.thriftyideastoday.com/201...from-leah.html and here is another place to purchase them http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...bin+washers.do

They are thin teflon washers. I tried them and thought mine worked better without them. I've got a drop in bobbin.

I love the bobbin washers! Really helped with FMQ. I got mine 40% off at my LQS, so I went back and bought another package. I haven't got backlash since.

I have some ordered from Keepsake Quilting to use in my Brother machine. It sometimes gets cranky and makes a mess of the thread when FMQing...of course it could be operator error since I'm still in the learning phase. Since the machine has a drop in bobbin I thought I'd try them... I need all the help I can get for FMQ! Found out about the washers on this board...such informative people here!!

I bought them when I was having trouble with bird's nest on the back. They seemed to help, and since my machine seemed to like them, I just leave one in all the time. They each last a long time, so I figure they are worth the small investment. My machine is a Babylock Quest with a front loading bobbin.