Quilting notion from the automotive department
09-21-2011, 03:46 AM
#31
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MD
Posts: 1,060
It's true if you have an electronic machine. Don't get them too close to your machine. I have one of the magnetic wands that I use after I'm done sewing to pick up pins but I keep it in the closet and only bring it out when I use it.
09-21-2011, 04:05 AM
#34
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Port Orchard WA
Posts: 2,265
If you have a sewing machine that has lots of electronic programs in it you need to be careful using the magnets close to the machine. Supposedly it can mess up a machine. Other than that those magnetic pin catchers sound like a great idea.
09-21-2011, 04:47 AM
#35
Power Poster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Spring Green,WI
Posts: 14,637
That was the case years ago when computerized machines first came out. They now put protection on machines. Ask you dealer about it.
Originally Posted by Nita
I'm not sure if this is fact or fiction, but I heard that having a magnet close to computerized machine can be detrimental.
That said, I have the magnet and have found it to be a lifesaver when I have spilled all my pins on the floor. To be safe, I keep my magnet a healthy distance from my sewing machine.
That said, I have the magnet and have found it to be a lifesaver when I have spilled all my pins on the floor. To be safe, I keep my magnet a healthy distance from my sewing machine.
09-21-2011, 04:55 AM
#37
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: AL
Posts: 1,538
I got mine from Harbor Freight also. They are perfect when you're taking apart machines and don't want to lose any of those teeny tiny screws. Learned that the hard way...one small 1/4" screw cost me $10+shipping to replace :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
09-21-2011, 05:20 AM
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 504
I have two of them, got them at WalMart in the Automotive Dept. They are great, even you drop them the pins don't fall out and the best part is they were only $6.00 each.
Originally Posted by debcavan
This is a magnetic bowl from the automotive department. They have them at Walmart. They have a smaller version at quilt shops for more money. I have another for my regular quilting needs.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
