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Old 02-22-2011, 02:21 PM
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Great idea, I will keep that one on mind, will use it.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:40 PM
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What a GREAT idea!! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 02-22-2011, 03:02 PM
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Hey that is a really great idea! I always have to rewind them and sometimes have a stringy mess.
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Old 02-22-2011, 03:19 PM
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can also use pedicure foam things you put between your toes.
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Old 02-22-2011, 03:24 PM
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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.
What a great idea! I've been using Hugo's Amazing Tape http://www.amazingtape.com/ but I might just have to try your method.
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Old 02-22-2011, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mommamac
I use this:
[urlhttp://www.blue-feather.com/bobbinsaver.html[/url]

I got mine from a friend but I think they have them at joann's so using a coupon gets the price down.
I use two bobbin savers and they work great. One is for the Featherweight and one is for my other machine.
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Old 02-23-2011, 03:44 AM
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I use painter's tape and tape down the loose end and put them in a prescription bottle and they are all ready for me when I need them - no cost whatsoever. Edie
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Old 02-23-2011, 03:48 AM
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I use a reinforcements on each bobbin to hold the the to the side, then I put a golf tee through the hole and insert the tee into the hole in the spool of thread. They are stored in a SnapWare container with a handle. I keep empty bobbins and extra filled bobbins in the 7-day pill containers.

I use a toolbox with a handle and wheels for transporting my sewing gear. I will take a photo when I get to UFO this morning and post it later.
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Old 02-23-2011, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Edie
I use painter's tape and tape down the loose end and put them in a prescription bottle and they are all ready for me when I need them - no cost whatsoever. Edie
Medicine bottles. What a great storage idea. I have a few almost empty. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 02-23-2011, 04:03 AM
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I stack my bobbins on the matching spools of thread that are on one of those peg holders. If I kept them in a box, though, I would use your idea. Practical & Darling at the same time! :-)
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