Bernina Fan Club Archives
2002
Monday, June 17
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 10:01:52 -0400
From: "Bonnie P
Subject: Re: Bobbin work questions
Hi,
I took a class called Thread Play, from a lady named Lehman (sp), she wrote
a book called "Thread Play" (ha ha), by the way she lives in Texas. For
bobbin work you really should have a spare bobbin that you can feel free to
play with the tension on (black latch, has an adjusting screw that is
perhaps a little longer, a dab of nail polish on spare plain latch bobbin
will help keep it identified). You wind heavy yarns/threads by hand, and not
to tight. It was a well taught class, sponsered in part by Bernina.
Bonnie, in Middletown, VA, where it is fair and sunny and green.
BUT...the ideas for freehand
> embroidery really turned my interest on. Now I would like to learn about
> bobbin work. This has been mentioned on the list in the past, but I don't
> recall very much about it. How are the decorative threads, like silk and
> heavy yarns wound on the bobbin? Are there any books out there about
bobbin
> work? HELP! I think I have found a new passion (as if quilting weren't
> enough :) ).
Janet in rainy, steamy Fort Worth
>
>
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 10:28:40 -0400
From: Lois C
Subject: Re: Bobbin work questions
I took a bobbin work class in February and was much taken with the
possibilities. Regular stitches look TOTALLY different with heavy thread
or yarn or silk ribbon in the bobbin. Be sure to try the daisy stitch
with heavy thread.
It's always possible to hand wind the bobbin, but that can be boring. If
you are using a heavy thread, you can put the spool on the thread holder
and bring the thread around the winding post from back to front on the
left rather than right side so that the thread is just going around the
post rather than crossing itsself as it normally would.
For yarn or silk ribbon (you can use 2 or 4 mm), put the bobbin on the
winder and make a "tension" station with your fingers about 6 inches
from the bobbin winder (right near the winding post). Do not use the
winding post. Do not put much tension on the yarn or ribbon. Basically,
you're just guiding the yarn so that it winds evenly on the bobbin.
Caveats: do not use slubby yarn-it catches on the slubs. You will no
doubt have to adjust the tension on your bobbin case for heavy thread.
For yarn or ribbon, you DO NOT force them through the bobbin case
tension mechanism--just thread the yarn through the rectangular hole in
the middle of the bobbin case's tension mechanism and then put the
bobbin in the bobbin case as usual.
Finally, not much thread/yarn fits on a bobbin, so you'll probably have
to wind several.
This is actually very simple, but difficult to describe. It may be
easier to ask your dealer to give you a quick demo. I'm sure that the
dealer will be happy to oblige--and equally sure that you will also get
a sales pitch for a black latch bobbin case!
Have fun!
Lois in Arlington MA
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 10:30:33 -0400
From: Kwiltsit
Subject: Bernina 1008
Does anyone know much about this model? I almost think I read or heard that
it was being discontinued. true? I would like to know if it sews as well as
models having the DC motor. I have tested it a few times and really liked it
so if they're being discontinued I could watch for a "blow-out" special.
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 11:07:40 -0400
From: "Barbara Lee G
Subject: Re: Bobbin work questions
> I took a bobbin work class in February and was much taken with the
> possibilities.
I have been interested to see the resurgence of interest in Bobbin
Work.... I learned the technique back in 1955 when I took classes with
the purchase of a new Singer FW. Thought it was the cat's meow, used it
a lot and then forgot about it until recently.
Just call me old!
BJ (Barbara) in Palestine, Texas
http://home.flash.net/~bjgates/Index.htm
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 12:01:23 -0400
From: "Hancey"
Subject: RE: Bobbin work questions
Does anyone have a web site with some pictures? I'm wondering what bobbin
work looks like, does it only show on the bottom or is it supposed to pull
to the top similar to the 'faux' quilt stitch?
Wondering,
Hancey
Sunny Central Coast of CA
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 13:02:43 -0400
From: Lois C
Subject: Re: Bobbin work questions
No web site, but the work only shows on the bottom, so you work with the
right side of the fabric down.
Lois
Arlington MA
BFC wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a web site with some pictures? I'm wondering what bobbin
> work looks like, does it only show on the bottom or is it supposed to pull
> to the top similar to the 'faux' quilt stitch?
>
> Wondering,
> Hancey
> Sunny Central Coast of CA
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 14:54:15 -0400
From: Mary K
Subject: Features
While awhile on vacation last week, I stopped at two quilt shops. (Only 2?
lol) As luck would have it one was Kaye England's shop...a Bernina Dealer.
Goody Goody for me. Not having one too close to home, I took full advantage
of her shop. I bought the first two units in the 'Features' series & both 'A
Touch of Artistry' books. Made the long ride a pleasure. I can't wait to try
everything in them & learn about the feet I already have. A couple of cards,
I've already stitched out several designs. And don't forget fabric! Even my
boyfriend was helping in the selection process. :)
Do I really have to go back to work?
Mary in Fort Myers
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Date: 17 Jun 2002 22:33:00 -0400
From: GillianSew
Subject: Re: Features
I bought "A Touch of Artistry" even though I own the 1630. Some of the
stitches are the same,and I can see why the 180 is a greater machine then the
1630.
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