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I also use the bobbinsavers works great and does not cost that much have one for each machine.
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Got to get some of those. Keep forgetting when I get to the store!
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I use plastic bobbin holders that have a peg that fits into the thread spool with a place into which the bobbin snaps. Since the top part fits around the bobbin, it holds the thread end in place. I got them from Coltilde a long time ago. I just checked their site and see they have a different item, now. I like these because they do hold the bobbin thread in place and because I can keep the bobbin with the thread spool so I knowo what's on the bobbin. That way I know if it''s white quilting thread or regular white sewing thread.
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I didn't know what to use. Now, thanks to you I do. Very nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by susanwilley
to keep the thread on your bobbins from unraveling? I use the fabric ponytail thingies for fine baby or little girl hair. They work great and you can match the color to the thread color, which I haven't done alot of. I also use it for my spools of thread. And, they are a great price, about 1.50 for 24.
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Susan...in my book you get the award for cleverness.
Love it. I'm always just so frustrated with bobbins. Last year I saw where you can buy little plastic thingies to go over the bobbin..Can't remember the cost, but it was crazy.. Thanks for your great idea... |
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
I went to Lowes and bought a piece of clear rubber tubing, then I cut it into little pieces and cut each piece apart. so it wasn't a complete O any more. there is no part missing out of the O its just sliced! works great and I can still see what color is on the bobbin! I don't have pictures but maybe after taking the kid to school. lol
ETA the picture looks like you cut a piece OUT but you don't that one is just stretched out from being on a really full bobbin. |
See, that is why I love the people on here, with all the great ideas that you can learn!!
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what a great idea. I don't use anything and all my thread ends are just hanging. thanks
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you all are great... with your wonderful ideas... thanks!!!
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The spiral idea is new to me. Looks like a good idea
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I use the paper reinforcement holes that are sticky. They work great!
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Thank you! I will try this!
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I posted this previously. You can attach the loose bobbin thread in the same slot that you attach the thread on the spool.
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Originally Posted by susanwilley
to keep the thread on your bobbins from unraveling? I use the fabric ponytail thingies for fine baby or little girl hair. They work great and you can match the color to the thread color, which I haven't done a lot of. I also use it for my spools of thread. And, they are a great price, about 1.50 for 24.
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Originally Posted by sunkistmi
For the spools of thread that don't have the little notches to pull the ends through, I save the self-sticking elastic that they use when you get a blood test, cut them into small strips and wrap them around the spool. You can buy a new batch at drugstore or even at PetSmart where they come in several colors but I can get about 20 strips from what they wrap around my arm. Why throw it away? Does that make me "cheap". No one has to actually answer that question, lol.
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use the same thing and now I need another one
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Originally Posted by gal288
Great idea thanks. For sharing
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Cool idea.
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How cool I just worked for hours (it seemed) straightening up a bag of thread that won't fit on the spool rack it had loose ends everywhere.
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