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by mariahail 06 Apr 2012 ( edited Apr 07'12 04:11 )
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Bobbin Test: Roll it on the table--if it wobbles, TOSS IT! Warp bobbins can cause tension nightmares!

Comments (14)
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by capoodle 06 Apr 2012
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I never had a problem with the metal ones but these plastic ones I've noticed they can warp. Also, I over filled a bobbin the other day and the top popped off and went flying.
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by airyfairy 06 Apr 2012
Anita - I have also had that happen.
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by zoefzoef 06 Apr 2012
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Thanks for the tip ! Didn't know that ! Will have a look at them when I start sewing.
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by crafter2243 06 Apr 2012
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Good advise. Poblem is to find a spot on on the table to be able to oll it. Ha, ha
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by crafter2243 06 Apr 2012
roll it.
by greysewist 06 Apr 2012
You and me both, LOL.
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by cherylgauteng 06 Apr 2012
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Thanks, will remember this tip.
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by airyfairy 06 Apr 2012
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Thank you Katy for this super tip. Just remembering it is the difficult bit!!! Sarah.
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by juanitadenney 06 Apr 2012
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Thanks for the tip, I have never heard of this before but I'm going to start checking my bobbins. Juanita
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by claudenicolas 06 Apr 2012
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Thank for the tip
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by grandmamek 06 Apr 2012
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I never knew this one. Thank you for sharing this information.
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by kitty2011 06 Apr 2012
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Thanks for passing that tip on.... that's why I love this place - sooooo helpful :)
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by rachap 06 Apr 2012
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I had never heard this, thanks, going to test my bobbins.
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by bettytaylor 06 Apr 2012
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Thank you, didn't know but I have marked a few bobbins in the past because of problems that I thought the bobbins were the problem, will go roll them and all the others. Makes sense. Betty
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by katydid 07 Apr 2012
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When I used to work in the jewelry store , we did this with pearls to show the difference with fresh water and cultured pearls.
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by mi30kaja 07 Apr 2012
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Thank You for this hint. I have found the plastic bobbins do not appreciate being stood on either.
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by crafter2243 07 Apr 2012
Now I have to ask. Do you need to be taller that you have to stand on bobbins?
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by drro 07 Apr 2012
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TA!