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by pennifold 18 Nov 2011 ( edited Nov 19'11 15:15 )
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Hi everyone, I've just seen an add for Nancy's Notions for the bobbin stacker, anyone have any thoughts on it? I know Meganne has one, they are expensive here in Australia and was wondering what the costs are like overseas. Love and blessings Chris

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by sqdancer 18 Nov 2011
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Looked on Nancy's and they have them at $12.95 and $20 something on sale Chris...how does that compare with Aus. $ ...hugs Glenda
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
I think I'll buys some plastic tubing and use that. It will work just the same. Love Chris

It's the postage that kills!
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by asterixsew 18 Nov 2011
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Please what is expensive? Looking at the conversion rate from US to Au its pretty similar. What is postage like between the US and Au?
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by asterixsew 18 Nov 2011
Oh its 22 US dollars for the larger stacker
by pennifold 18 Nov 2011
Not sure how dear the postage is. Love Chris
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by pennifold 18 Nov 2011
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In Australia they are about $25.00 plus postage $5.00 makes it $30.00 - for a bit of plastic -I thought that was dear. Love Chris
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by pennifold 18 Nov 2011
I'll check with Meganne and see where she got hers. Love Chris
by asterixsew 18 Nov 2011
Chris as I enjoy recycling I too think its expensive for a bit of plastic. Could you pick one up on ebay? I cant see anyfor sale in the UK. I am sure they are for sale but living in the middle of nowhere there are none locally or even close...
by pennifold 18 Nov 2011
Thanks Caroline - it's a great idea, but I reckon that piece of plastic tubing you can get from Bunnings and just cut it open will do just as well. Love Chris
by crafter2243 19 Nov 2011
I did not like the stacker and found the tubing does a much better job and far less expensive. Also after a while the stacker seemed not to hold as well anymore and with the cost of tubing I don't mind replacing them once that happens
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by aussiequilter 18 Nov 2011
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you may get them cheeper in the US Chris , but then its the postage thats the killer.I want to order some Organ machine needles , and postage is $30.
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by granniebea 18 Nov 2011
I ordered Organ needles thru Ebay and the postage $6.50. Ebayers name is cutextilemc
by killiecrankie 19 Nov 2011
I found that the expensive postage is for express post.Ask for a quote for the type of postage that takes 10-14 days to get here.If the needles are in flat envelopes ,they should cost about US$5 & if there in a box ,the size of a small matchbox it might be about $15.
This is what I've paid in the past.
by killiecrankie 19 Nov 2011
about $15.This is what I've paid in the past.
by aussiequilter 19 Nov 2011
thanks for the info Killercrankie,,I will check them out
by theduchess 22 Nov 2011
Found them on EBAY--$3.00 EACH. They tend to pop up every once in a while.
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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2011
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Which bobbin stacker is it? Do you have a link or a picture?
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Hi Shirlene, yes here is the picture of it. Love and blessings Chris

http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Stack-Store-Bobbin-Zieman/dp/B002BOSYW4
by shirlener88 19 Nov 2011
Oh my - I had one of those - ended up sending it on to another - you will be more satified with something else - I am sure of that.
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by mi30kaja 19 Nov 2011
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Chris, Check this out. Not sure of the postage to Aust.http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Stack-Store-Bobbin-Zieman/dp/B002BOSYW4
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Checked them all out. Ta love Chris
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by capoodle 19 Nov 2011
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Here is your E-Bay in Australia listing the same item. No overseas fees.
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by dlonnahawkins 19 Nov 2011
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I have a couple, and I really liked them at first. Now I am having problems with them - could it be my sewing desk is so cluttered? I got mine from Shopper's Rule - I really do still like it, I just keep knocking it around. Good luck with them.
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Thanks for commenting. Love Chris
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by katydid 19 Nov 2011
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I use a small cardboard box and the plastic container the bobbins came in, for the pre wound ones, only take out a single bobbin at a time. i guess I improvise!!
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Thanks for your input, love Chris
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by maobfh 19 Nov 2011
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Although the bobbin stacker looks nice, I use those donut shaped bobbin holders and hang them on the wall. The less clutter on my machine and shelf, the better. So anything hanging that is right in front (or near) the machine is my preference. I guess it depends on your set up, but I am prone to clutter and work hard to avoid it. The donut things work for me. I buy them at the local Bernina shop for about 6 or 7 dollars, apiece.
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Thanks for all the informationlove Chris
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by meganne 19 Nov 2011
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Oh do you mean that other horrible annoying stand thing? Biggest mistake I ever made, I hate it. it falls apart when you pick it up. The Viking tubes are better to use than that horrible thing. TRULY.

We'll discuss other options next time you come down. OK? hugs, me.
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by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
Ta muchly! We may even see something next weekend at the Echidna Sewing Convention. Love Chris
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by shirlener88 19 Nov 2011
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Why not look into this one - it really is the best thing - it lies flat and keeps the bobbin save and they never fall out.
1 links:
[1] Bobbin Saver
www.shoppersrule.com
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by shirlener88 19 Nov 2011
Mine need a haircut in this photo - but really they are not messy - if you keep your threads cut.
by pennifold 19 Nov 2011
They look interesting to say the least! Love Chris
by mops 19 Nov 2011
I use these too and love them. Blue for sewing, red for embroidery.
by shirlener88 20 Nov 2011
I have about this many more and I should take a new picture - lol.

Chris, you just slip your bobbin into them - they never fall out - unless they are not in the tube straight. You acan turn it upside down and they will not come out - so if it gets dropped on the floor - they are still inside it. I love them.
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by muflotex 19 Nov 2011
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Looks like a lot of handling to get them in and out,
like the ring better but will keep dumping them in a small jogourt glas near the maschine, takes up to 15 all the others are stored away in a draw nearby. Still looking for a good diy solution , as said already depends on your seting what you need.