Brenni Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I was watching Fons and Porter today. The show was longarm basics and they had Heidi using a Lenni. In the tips portion of the show they showed how to pull the bobbin thread to the top! I had to laugh because they talked about prewound bobbins - guess they did not want to show how the sidewinder works. I recommend all Lenni owners TIVO it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Mary what is TIVO not up on all the lingo toss it ?? speaking of the sidewinder? doing many quilts lately? I am still ppp on little stuff/ Not worked up to anything big just yet. Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 TIVO is a brand of digital recording. DVR. The greatest invention in the last 50 years. No more commercials. You can pause live TV. I ran out of quilts to quilt and am in the processing of making some. I also had a pile of quilts that needed the hand sewing on the binding. I dread it but once I get started, I don't really mind. Sidewinder directions - 1) Place on Driveway in small box 2) Back car over item continuously until box is less than 1" thick I really have to find another way to wind bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Brenni I have visions of a crazed lady with steam coming out her nostrils and her hair standing on end burning a lot of rubber off her tyres! I haven't been able to find the previous posts on bobbin winders. Perhaps someone will chime in and give directions. Googling I found Allbrands which has one for $69 (if it's suitable?) and Gammill have the winder I used for my L style bobbins for around $90. Despite your woes it sounds like you are powering through those quilt tops. I'm only on number four! Regards, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Love the Lenni. Hate the bobbin winder. Others have given advice and I am on the hunt for an old DSM machine now. It just takes time. I may go peek at the Gammill winder you referenced. Thanks for the tip. I only do pantos so don't be too impressed with my quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 LOL Brenni, do you know why the $80 Gammill bobbin winder is so popular? Because the Gammill onboard bobbin winder would be in the driveway next to the Lenni winder.:P I do like my stand-alone bobbin winder, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 yeh, agreed, that sidewinder is junk. maybe if I super-glued it to a really heavy base, it would be somewhat useful. fortunately my DSM Pfaff 7570 (yes-about 15 years young) has an on-board bobbin winder that fits the Lenni bobbins. works great. Now if the Lenni just had a "bobbin thread about empty" sensor like my Pfaff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I ordered the $89 Gammill winder as suggested. I will let you know how it works when I get it. I thought about super glue too. I finally figured out a way to fold the lid over the edge of the table to keep the winder from crawling away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I received my Bobbin Winder today. It is WONDERFUL. I am a happy camper now. Thank you for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 You can fix your bobbin winder delima by getting one from ABM, much better than the commercial machine winder, I have one of those too. The ABM winder will wind an M bobbin in about 5 seconds flat and do an excellent job of it, Hey they build large commercial quilting machines I think they know how to wind a bobbin or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Brian, Do you know if the ABM winder will handle an "L" size bobbin, as well as the larger "M" bobbin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss jacque Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I don't know if you guys feel comfy about ebay;)..but i bought a industrial winder for 50.00. It is great winds very even and FAST. just an idea. they have several on there now, just type bobbin winder in the search box and scroll down. Good luck jacque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Actually, you can order the Turbo bobbin winder from APQS. I really like mine. I can't remember the cost off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have the turbo winder from APQS that came with George. Works great for me, winds fast and smooth. You get used to the turbo speed and the stiffness of the on position gets worked out with use. Not a problem. I would encourage any one to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I love my Turbo Winder from APQS. It is worth it's weight in gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainquilter Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I had 2 of the sidewinders. One came with Lenni and I sold them both to s u c k e r s who wanted them. I wind my bobbins on my mechanical Bernina that I have had for about 22 years and that seems to work perfect. Thank goodness I never traded it in. mountainquilter Diana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandnerk Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sidewinders should not be part of any APQS package. No matter what I have tried they wind squishy bobbins. I also use my Bernina to wind bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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