L or M??

[Tracey]

Well...I need opinions. Which size bobbin do you have in your Millie's? Would you change if you could? Do you Have any specific pros or cons to what you have? Thanks, Tracey

[shirleyl]

I have the L. The M's hold more. I have had good consistent tension with mine. I wouldn't change. Maybe someone with an M size will chime in.

Shirley

[lkl]

I have an M bobbin in my Lucey. Glad I went with the larger bobbin. I have the turbo bobbin winder and fill most of my own bobbins. I check every bobbin with the Towa gauge and haven't had any problem maintaining consistent bobbin tension.

Leslie

[witha'K'quilting]

I have the L side bobbin and would choose it again if given the chance. love my tension with the smaller bobbin.

[jimerickson]

Tracey:  The M bobbin will hold twice the thread the L holds.  That means half the number of bobbin changes.  If you do quilting that is continual and stitch for long periods of time, the M would be the choice.  If you just do short runs with a lot of thread changes, then the L would probably serve you well.

 

I changed my Ult2 from L to M because i find changing the bobbin a drag.  A lot of the stitching problems I encounter come directly from bobbin changes, so for me, the fewer the better.  I found absolutely no difference in stitch quality between the two, and since they both were on the same machine, I think that's a really good test.  Jim

[maggienoella]

I had heard of tension issues with the M, but after considering the benefit, I chose the M and am super glad I did.  I'm a new longarmer and wind my own bobbins.  As long as the bobbins are wound correctly, you should have no problem.  I was surprised at how frequently the M bobbin needs to be changed and am so thankful I didn't get the L.

Joan

[Heritage Keepsakes]

I have the L bobbin. After much consideration prior to my purchase, went with the L. I love it, and wouldn't swap it for the M. I wind my own bobbins on the super duper turbo winder, so don't even notice how often a bobbin change happens. I guess it's what the user gets accustomed to. Both sizes are fantastic for their own reasons.

[Sheagatzi]

I have the L and have no regrets -  yeah, sometimes when I'm in a groove and I run out  I curse to myself and wish for that M, but most of the time I'm happy with the smaller size.  Why?   I can take a 5 minute break to stretch my back,  get the circulation going back in my legs, adjust my eyes, re-check my tension, etc.