Joy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi I was wondering do most of you great quilters use Aluminum bobbins for the millennium and where do you buy these from? Thanks Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I got rid of the metal bobbins awhile back and use aluminum for any bobbins that I wind. My machine seems to like them better. I also found that it is easier for me to adjust tension with aluminum bobbins. I purchased a box of 100 from APQS. Why so many?? I'm glad you asked. I really don't like to stop and wind bobbins as I'm quilting. I prewind bobbins of the colors I use most and so I always have them ready to go. I keep them in bagettes labeled with the thread type and number. I found the bagettes at Michaels in the bead section. They come in 2 sizes in boxes of 200 and they are very economical. The smaller size is great for bobbins and a cone of thread fits in the larger size. Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I have switched to using Aluminum bobbins! Don't know what it is ---but, they wind and work soooo---much better than the metal bobbins, they also seem to hold a tad more thread. Try some---I think you will like them! Only problem is I can't use my long magnetic strip bobbin storage holders anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sparkle.... 2 more days. I know that you are excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Is apqs or your own rep the only place you can buy them from Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Joy Its always best to buy your bobbins from APQS or your dealer and it is best to buy your bobbin cases from APQS too as both bobbins and the cases have been tested to be compatible with each other? Bobbins can look the same size and shape to the naked eye but might be slightly different or out of round and they will either spin too much or catch on the side of the bobbin case and cause bad tension. Also the back lash springs inside the bobbin cases can differ and cause problems. Best wishes sue in australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Sue If you buy them in boxes of 50 or 100 are they any cheaper Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Where do you all buy them from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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