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02-23-2011, 07:31 PM

#111

sunkistmi

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I think they are talking about the wide plastic spirals that are found one some of the cookbooks that are sold through fundraisers and such, at least around here. You should be able to cut apart each section, leaving a little "C" that would slip over the bobbin anchoring the end of the thread. There should be enough of an opening to see the color of the thread and it shouldn't unravel.

02-23-2011, 07:33 PM

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CarrieAnne

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great tip!

02-23-2011, 07:39 PM

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Glenda m

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Quote:

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.

That is the same thing I use. And you can get over a foot of the stuff for less that a dollar.

02-23-2011, 07:43 PM

#114

GrannyLady

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What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

02-23-2011, 08:12 PM

#115

GloBug

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I use the same things for bobbins,I have nylon socks that are specially made for cone thread. :thumbup:

02-23-2011, 08:22 PM

#116

Annz

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What a good idea.. I will no longer have to have thead unraveling on to eachother.

02-23-2011, 08:25 PM

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fivepaws

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I love your idea!

02-23-2011, 08:29 PM

#118

craftinggrandma

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I use the pony tail things also. Picked them up at Walmart. Really cheap and works great

02-23-2011, 08:39 PM

#119

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by susanwilley

to keep the thread on your bobbins from unraveling? I use the fabric ponytail thingies for fine baby or little girl hair. They work great and you can match the color to the thread color, which I haven't done alot of. I also use it for my spools of thread. And, they are a great price, about 1.50 for 24.

I use the same thing because a sweet person on here several months ago posted the idea, but without pictures. I will leave this word of warning though, NEVER let your cat find them. Ask me how I know. I had bobbins under the fridge!

02-23-2011, 08:48 PM

#120

Debra Mc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by piecelover

I use those too. But, I went into a dollar store (first time ever being in one) to see if they had any and right up front by the checkout was a bag of 100 for, you got it, $1.00!!! So I shared some with my SIL and still have more than I'll ever use. They're great!

You will use them because they stretch out sooner or later.