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    Old 02-27-2015, 05:07 PM
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    What a brilliant idea!! I will get some tomorrow and clean my machine. I am sure I will find enough lint to stuff a pillow, even though I try and clean the bobbin area often.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 04:16 AM
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    Great idea.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 04:21 AM
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    Well I learned my new thing for the day. Thanks.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 04:24 AM
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    I am going to try this one. Learn something new everyday.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 04:25 AM
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    Yes and it can be bent to reach hard to access spots too.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 05:00 AM
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    I use the ones that have "wavy" fuzz (in craft section at Joann's, Michael's, Hobby Lobby etc.) The long "hair" on certain parts helps with the lint removal. Bought one bag for around a dollar and shared with my entire quilt group.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 05:10 AM
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    My husband smokes a pipe and has pipe cleaners with a tiny metal barb in them and they are wonderful for cleaning all the machines and getting in tight areas and pulls out the fuzzies!!!
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    Old 02-28-2015, 05:27 AM
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    I use Qtips they work great too! The best part I always have them in house... !
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    Old 02-28-2015, 05:34 AM
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    Great idea. Make sure you unplug your machine first.
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    Old 02-28-2015, 05:58 AM
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    I use an small old artist type paint brush. It reaches into lots of areas too pick up lint. Diane C
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