Lori Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I've just been surfing around on the forums and soaking up info, and in many situations that quilters have written in about, I've seen suggestions to try a new bobbin case. I'm still new to this, and don't really have a customer base yet, but I'm just wondering if it is wise to have a new bobbin case on hand in case the need arises. I'm imagining having people waiting for their quilts while I wait for a new bobbin case to arrive. Are there any other parts that it would be wise to have extras of on hand in case of trouble? Am I just being paranoid? Lori Empty Nest LAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I have two, one for prewounds that is kind of old and worn out a little bit, and a new one for the aluminum bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I always have a spare bobbin case on hand. My sewing room has ceramic tile floors and if bobbin cases bounce on it they may well go out of round. I also have different bobbin cases for the different threads I use in the bobbin. I have kept my old bobbin cases with a note as to why I put it aside. In six years of quilting I have 3 old bobbin cases and on two of them, have made the note thread is catching and breaking! So I am changing bobbin cases about every 150 quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 My backup kit includes at least two pigtail guides, two bobbin cases, an extra needle bar screw, a couple of aluminum machine screws, a set of motor brushes, and an extra bobbin assembly. These extras will allow you to keep quilting when something goes awry on Friday night of a three-day weekend with a deadline quilt on the frame! The most expensive item is the bobbin assembly but it's an important one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 We have several but I would suggest having a second that you could set up for magnetic bobbins and then you could always put the spring back in if you damaged your first one. They last for years unless you insist on dropping them on the concrete floor. Check with Amy she put together a package of the most common needed items when we were at the maintenance class a couple of years ago. It included things like check spring, backlash springs, bobbin case, pigtail guides, needles and an assortment of screws. One other thing you might get is a couple of more fuses, there easy to find at Radio Shack or the Source in Canada. It's a real drag if you blow your spare at midnight. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquiltit Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 you can buy extra bobbin cases on e-bay at Sharp's Sewing. they have them for the Milli. I have bought them there and they are very good and much easier on the purse also I buy my bobbins there Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Great advice everyone! I will get right on that list. Thanks Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lora Ferguson Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I am pretty new to this. I just received my first order of magnetic bobbins. I took the spring out of my second bobbin case, but is there anything else I need to do to use these? Do you set the tension the same was as Dawn teaches in class? Any tips are appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I am pretty new to this. I just received my first order of magnetic bobbins. I took the spring out of my second bobbin case, but is there anything else I need to do to use these? Do you set the tension the same was as Dawn teaches in class? Any tips are appreciated Lora, this is a great question, and you may get more responses by posting as a new topic. You can still do the spider crawl, but may need to adjust it out a little more than if using regular bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Lori: You'd set up your bobbin tension the same way without the backlash spring as with it. The magnets in the new bobbins simply replace the backlash spring. If you previously set the tension at 150 on your TOWA gauge, you'd set it at 150 with the magnetic bobins. Remember however, the new bobbin thread may require a different tension setting on your machine. So you'll have to check the stitch before you start to quilt. Good luck. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I don't use them much, Lora. I know that the spring should be removed and that the magnet side goes into the bobbin case. Would love to hear someone's advice about tension adjustments etc. since so many people just love using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lora Ferguson Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks for the replies! I went ahead and decided to just give it a try. I did set it using the 'spider crawl' (wasn't sure what this was at first, but get it now!) and I did have to loosen the top tension a little. But it sewed beautifully and I was happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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