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Old 01-14-2012, 07:55 AM
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Thanks for sharing the bobbin with label tip. I saw another on their website that I thought was another good idea: use a write on wipe off board and erasable marker to try machine quilting design. Draw and doodle the design in one continuous motion until it "feels" right. A scrap of batting make the perfect thing to wipe it off the board before you draw again. FYI, I have found a good quality erasable, write on wipe off board at the Dollar Store. I am sure there are variations around the US. They are in the aisle with the school teaching supplies.
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Old 01-14-2012, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruby the Quilter View Post
I have been using the small ponytail bands but this would really be better - going to look for them tomorrow.
This is what I have been doing, but once you get the band around the bobbin you really can't see what color of thread it is.

Might have try this idea!
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Old 01-14-2012, 08:40 AM
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I use my Sidewinder when I do my bobbins and I use pieces of blue painter's tape and cut it small enough to cover the raw edge and that works just great also. Hey, we are very good at stuff like that - we can do anything with anything, right? Edie
I picked up a roll of blue painters tape at Dollar Tree. My son (the painter) says that it isn't sticky enough for a good paint line and was going to throw it out. I took it and used my old rotary cutter and cut some lines in it. I tear off a little piece for each bobbin and it works just great. Doesn't leave a sticky residue that could catch the thread in the bobbin case.
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:26 AM
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You have to use another one when you're done with that bobbin? I just put the thread through the hole in the middle (or one of the holes around the rim if you are patient; I used to do that but I am not that patient anymore) and make sort of a knot; so you have a little tail hanging out to pick it up from the container. Just have to remember to untie the knot before putting it in the machine to sew
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:31 AM
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I will have to try it.
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Old 01-14-2012, 12:45 PM
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Really great ideas, love this board!
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Old 01-14-2012, 01:19 PM
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Thanks!
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Old 01-14-2012, 01:30 PM
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That's a great idea!
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Old 01-14-2012, 02:41 PM
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Love this idea - thanks for sharing it with us!
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Old 01-14-2012, 02:52 PM
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Thanks for sharing, I did not realize those reinforcment circles were replaceable( I mean not leaving a residue)
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