jrwsma Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I was reading recently about the praises of MagnaGlide bobbins (also said they have tiny magnets that prevent bobbin backlash). I was curious whether a bobbin with a tiny magnet would adversely affect George and, if not, whether anyone had tried these in George. Also, any users of Glide thread in George? Pros or cons? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I don't have a George, but I can't think of any reason why they would adversely affect George. The purpose of the magnet is to give smooth, steady tension, and that is desirable on just about any type of machine. It might be bad if a machine were to have computerized components in the bobbin area, but I can't think of a machine that has a configuration like that. The pros of Glide thread are that it is beautiful -- mildly glossy, but not obnoxiously shiny -- and it is a nice strong thread. I just love the way it looks in quilts and I'm always a bit sad when a customer asks me to use a matte thread. I do, of course, generally use Cairo Quilt (another thread by Fil-Tec -- a cotton), for times like those. I just think Glide is prettier. If you go to the Fil-Tec page, http://www.bobbincentral.com there is a place there where you can ask for a sample. They will send you one or two bobbins to try. Then, if you like them, you can place an order. I haven't used any bobbin but the magnetic ones from Fil-Tec since I tried my first one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 "Dito" the praise Linda gives about the Magna Glide bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I've used Magna Glide for a year with my embroidery machine! They are wonderful! I plan to use them on my longarm once my Freedom arrives as well. Sharon Waiting on my 2011 Demo APQS Freedom DriHeatAZ@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I haven't wound a bobbin since I started using the magnetic ones. Well, I still wind that clear thread, but that's it. I prefer the classics because of how thin it is but have good luck with all of them. You will love them. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrwsma Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Always great to get such useful and informative feedback. Thank you all for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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