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Old 02-02-2011, 06:24 AM
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My machine doesn't ding (it would annoy me), but it does have a tiny red light above the needle that blinks on when the bobbin is low. I have learned approximately how much further I can sew when that happens. I like that tiny red blinking light.
mine does also.
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:26 AM
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I have a light that comes on when the bobbin is almost out. I can sew for about one minute before it runs out completely when the light comes on. It's a Singer Quantum.
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Originally Posted by Tropical
My machine doesn't ding (it would annoy me), but it does have a tiny red light above the needle that blinks on when the bobbin is low. I have learned approximately how much further I can sew when that happens. I like that tiny red blinking light.
What brand is this?? I think I would love that!
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:49 AM
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very good thought. that would save much frustration!
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:55 AM
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That certainly would be helpful. Good idea.
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:58 AM
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my Phaff has a warning signal that comes on but one has to look at it for it to do any good---ha ha ha on me!!!!
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Old 02-02-2011, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tropical
My machine doesn't ding (it would annoy me), but it does have a tiny red light above the needle that blinks on when the bobbin is low. I have learned approximately how much further I can sew when that happens. I like that tiny red blinking light.
Same here. Mine is a Pfaff.
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Old 02-02-2011, 07:28 AM
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sounds like a good project for you to explore........ I would love that
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Old 02-02-2011, 07:33 AM
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Mine is also a Phaff. Red light is sorta like the idiot light on my car.
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Originally Posted by Tropical
My machine doesn't ding (it would annoy me), but it does have a tiny red light above the needle that blinks on when the bobbin is low. I have learned approximately how much further I can sew when that happens. I like that tiny red blinking light.
mine too, and I love it! Gives me plenty of 'notice' without being too annoying! (feature on my pfaff)
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