Hi JoJo
Thanks, that was really quick! Another question if you please! When I was emnbroidering over the last couple of days, got into real trouble, etc. most of it was caused by what I would call 'backspin' (tennis term?) in the bobbin. When I took it out, there was lots of loose thread wound round and it wasnt there when I wound itl Was really careful to put some tension on it to wind smoothly!!!! was causes that????

Thanks
Lynn

Note: The magna bobbin that we've been discussing is great to use when wanting to do embroidery with your machines. I do not recommend using them for normal sewing or machine quilting. Remember my tutorials are related to machine embroidery so I'm giving you information that I've learned over the years.

For machine quilting, there is a bobbin called Magna Quilt (have not used these yet) or Superior's bobbins (which I have used and love for piecing and quilting or for embroidering lace that you want to look vintage).

P.S. For drop-in plastic bobbin cases (mostly drop in bobbins that you insert from the top of the machine), you would use Clear Glide for embroidery or Clear Quilt for machine quilting.

JoJo

lmcfood wrote:
Lynn,

You should be able the magna bobbins for embroidery on your 630.

JoJo

If your bobbin case is metal then you can use them. There is a rotary hook system (models (640) (450)) and an oscillating hook system (models (630) (430) (440)) on the Bernina machines. Both types have metal bobbin cases so you should be good to go with the Magna bobbins.

Now on the new 820 and 830, I have no idea about their bobbin systems. I do know that it is a larger bobbin area which may be similar to an "M" size bobbin, while most bobbins are a size L bobbin.

JoJo

JoJo

DamarisEstrada wrote:
Damaris,

Many places carry them but I think Superior only carries their own thread. I googled and it appeared at first glance that Embroidery Supplies had them for lower than some of the others. Many places carry them so get them from your favorite vendor.

P.S. They also have Magna Quilt bobbins for machine quilting. I have not tried them and just learned about them today. They are low lint, cotton.

JoJo

Hi JoJo
When y0u say the rotary bobbins on the Bernina, are you talking about the 730 and others who have a 9mm stitch width, or the others with the 5.5mm, ie. 630. My 630 has a metal case with a bobbin that 'drops' into it, I was told that it is not a rotary one!!!
Really confused now.

Lynn

JoJo, so you are saying that with a Bernina we can use these?

Thank you Miss JoJo. Do you get these from Superior Threads, or locally?

Happy Wednesday everyone.

I promised to provide more information about the magna glide bobbins that I so love.

If you have a machine that has a drop in bobbin (Pfaff, Viking and others), you will want to get a bobbin called a "Clear Glide." Because your bobbin area is made up of plastic parts, a magnetic bobbin really does you no good. However, the Clear Glide will work great for you. It has clear, plastic sides and tons of yardage on them. I understand that those of you that have bobbin sensors will love this bobbin too.

If you have a rotary type bobbin area (Bernina and others that have a metal bobbin case), you will want to order the "Magna bobbins." I really can't say enough good things about these bobbins. I buy hundreds at a time because of my embroidery business.

Longarm quilters are just learning about these bobbins too and from what I've heard from the manufacturer, the word is out and spreading about how wonderful they are.

They are available in many colors also. Although I stick to white and black unless I have something that will show on both sides (like lace) and then I match the top and bottom.

JoJo

Fantastic! I just got my embroidery module about a month ago and haven't had classes. Your videos are super and very educational. Thank you SO MUCH!!!

Found the video! Great start JoJo, I hope you will keep it up, looking forward to the hooping bit!!!! Can you use the magnetic bobbins in a domestic machine?
Best wishes
Lynn

Great videos, very helpful. Bobbi

Great video Jojo!! Loved it, thank you.

PS wind an elastic band around the handle of your stiletto to stop it rolling.

Update: I posted a new tutorial on my blog. I used my new video recorder and a new software so please be kind on my unusual stop and starts. I will get better!

http://sweetpeaz.com/wordpress/

JoJo