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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
cleaning time
Just as I was about to finish my hourglasses for En Provence, I ran out of bobbin. And there were no more that were prewound. Ugh
I prewind about 5 or 6 bobbins at a time. That way, when there aren't any more, I know it is time for a good cleaning and oiling. My Juki requires a daily dose of vitamin oil. But when the bobbins are gone, it's time to do a better job.
that wasn't too bad, I actually like the cleaning part. I don't like winding bobbins. It seems they have a mind of their own.
After I clean everything out and replace the table, I need to realign the 1/4 inch guide. I get a little sad about that, especially if I have been sewing with a sweet spot of 1/4 inch.
Then back at it. And done with this step of En Provence. I think I am ready to put the squares together.
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What a great way to remember to clean out the bobbin case.
ReplyDeletewow! your project looks great...
ReplyDeletegreat tip on prewinding bobbins!
thanks for linking up!
brooke@sillymamaquilts.com
I'm with you, I dislike bobbin winding. I'll wind about 10 at a time just so I don't need to do it for awhile. I'm still working on my BHMQ also. It's slow going, but a little progress is made daily. Love your green and yellows! Looking forward to seeing your finish...wanna race!....LOL!
ReplyDeleteI do 10 bobbins then clean the machine and change the needle. Keeps things clean and going. You're making great progress on your mystery quilt!
ReplyDeleteI have no clue how to clean my machine. I should learn since I also have no money to take it the shop for maintenance.
ReplyDeleteYep, got to keep up the maintenance! I wind bobbins until there's no more thread on the spool, giving me about 8. Thanks for sharing your tip on Midweek Makers
ReplyDeleteI do the same, run out of bobbins then clean up the machine. Congrats on getting all those quarter triangles done. They seem to take forever.
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