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Re: HELP!!

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Aw... the woes of bobbin winders :wink:
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Plastic bobbins for me, though I occasionally use up the cardboard ones that come with bobbin boxes for little odds and ends. I wind by hand, and haven't ever timed myself :-), but I think probably a few mintes -- if the thread is relatively thin, like metallics or some silks, or things like Wildflower thread, it takes a bit longer because i like to keep them neat. The thicker the thread, the quicker the wind, I find!
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I have heard about your bobbins mable!! I want to see pics!! LOL
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Well, here's my box of Splendor silks -- they're quite thick so they're lovely and easy to wind!

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and here are some silks from a Vikki Clayton grab bag:

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(I like bobbin-winding, can you tell :-)? )
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Oh don't you just love a box full of threads organized according to color?
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they are very very neat...once i finish mine i shall post a pic
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