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by devon 07 Aug 2011 ( edited Aug 08'11 17:06 )
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I have a Husqvarna Viking Topaz 20, wanted to know which bobbin size I need. I was thinking about buying from Metro, But size do I need. Thanks DeVon

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by capoodle 07 Aug 2011
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This link is to machine models and bobbin type.
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by chenille 07 Aug 2011
Thanks for this! I saved the link :-)
Hugs, Nadyne
by shirlener88 07 Aug 2011
thanks for the link Anita.
by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks for the help
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by loosie 07 Aug 2011
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I had to check my manual to get the correct size for my machine I recently bought some too, still waiting for the order
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by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks
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by eastwitch2 07 Aug 2011
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As far as I know most of the newer H/V machines take the L sized pre wound bobbins.
My Designer 1 takes L size.
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by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks
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by snowbird42 07 Aug 2011
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thanks for the link thisis very helpful....soozie...sorry in the wrong place should be under capoodle
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by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks
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by eastwitch2 07 Aug 2011
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Here is a better list.
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by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks
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by almag 07 Aug 2011
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This is where I found my information for my HVDesignerII......

http://www.allstitch.net/media/pdf/AllStitch_Machine_Embroidery_Bobbin_Size_Chart.pdf

AlmaG.
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by devon 07 Aug 2011
thanks
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by michemb 08 Aug 2011
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I noticed you have a Husqvarna machine, I have a Ruby. My dealer tells me never to use prewound bobbins, is that what you are looking for and have any other cuties been told never to use prewound in their machines, just wondering because my dealer was really insistant on this point.
Thank
Michelle
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by dlonnahawkins 08 Aug 2011
It must be a difference in areas, for our Viking dealer started all of us on the prewound bobbins. I know that you need to buy the bobbins to wind your own from Viking, for I tried mutliple times to try to save some money, only to have to send them all back. I know that all of our sit and sew group (well, one does not) has Viking machines, and we all use prewound bobbins.
by michele921 08 Aug 2011
I have a D1 and use prewound L for it, I purchased mine from metro and have not had a single problem with them, in fact I use to have all kinds of trouble when I was winding my own, they would wind to tight or crooked, was so happy to use prewound.
by devon 08 Aug 2011
My dealer has been sold them to me but at 75 cents each, I was thinking of buy from Metro. thanks
by michemb 08 Aug 2011
It must be a question of dealers than because she even went so far as to say I could ruin my machine and that the warrenty would be invalid. Scarey isn't it?.
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by airyfairy 08 Aug 2011
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Hi DeVon, I cannot answer your question but I have recently changed to prewound for my old Bernina. I am absolutely thrilled with the result. I realise that with the prewound they are tightly wound - much more than I can do myself. I have always had trouble when doing fonts with the bobbin thread coming to the surface. With prewound there is no trouble at all.
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by eastwitch2 08 Aug 2011
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When Husqvarna/Viking came out with the Designer 1 machine they then starter to recommend using Nebs L sized pre wound bobbins.
Every newer model of machine that has a top load bobbin that they put out since the D1 should be able to use the L Sized pre wound bobbins.

I use Nebs and other name brand L sized bobbins in my Designer 1 with out a problem.

The only thing to watch for is that some have more thread on them than others do.
If they have more than 131 yards of thread on them you may have to pull a bit of thread off them so they turn easily in the bobbin case.

EastWitch2
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by linda8450 08 Aug 2011
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I am always amazed at the difference in info provided to consumers from dealers! I own a Viking Diamond (tol when I got it) and have always used prewound L bobbins. Never asked the dealer, just ordered them. I have gone through 3 orders of 100 each, and just recently my machine had to have a new transformer. It was covered under warranty and dealer (in new area, not the one I purchased from) never asked me what kind of needle, bobbin, thread I used...just fixed it at no charge! Machine is now 6 years old! Go for the prewound, easy peasy to use, toss the used empty case (can't be rewound on the Viking..you can use a bobbin winder but it can be too much thread or too tight) and go on and enjoy your hobby! Linda