CJQ Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi all, I don't post often but do have a question. I got some aluminum bobbins when I bought my machine and have always used them without any problems. I know that most of you seem to use the steel with holes on one side. I have a lot of those and need to use them. I seem to remember hearing that it is better to have the holes a certain direction when in the bobbin. Is there a preference? Thanks, Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 All you need to do is make sure that when the thread is exiting the bobbin in the case and you pull on it, the case should spin clockwise. I can't envision which way the thread is wound so I'll leave it at that! If you use the holes in the bobbin to put the thread through to secure it when you wind them, then yes, the bobbin will be inserted the same way each time--I just don't know if that's "holes out" or "holes in"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 It's holes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Jane, Actually it will depend on the winder you use as to whether the holes are "out" or "in". Turbo winders wind the thread so that Julie is correct....holes go out. That will make the bobbin unwind in the clockwise direction as Linda advised. However, just in case someone is using an older style bobbin winder or one from a different company, those wound the bobbin in a different direction and the holes go "in". Just make sure the bobbin spins clockwise when you pull the thread tail and you'll be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJQ Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks everyone. You are awesome! I am going to work with these bobbins until I like them as much as the few aluminum ones I have. I'm tired of unwinding thread to start another quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 oh my I have the Turbo winder , my bobbin holes go in , so do I have my in wrong ? and have just learned how to make it work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Originally posted by Quiltsinmotion oh my I have the Turbo winder , my bobbin holes go in , so do I have my in wrong ? and have just learned how to make it work ? no worriers here I just did a check my holes are in and my bobbin spins the correct way :} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Carol, I'm with you! LOL backwards it is but it works for me. I guess I'll have to try it the other way and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Ha Ha! I have learned sooo much from all of you but I was pretty sure the only thing I knew for sure was which way the bobbin winds. Now I find out I don't even know that for sure. :P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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