When the bobbin is empty are you supposed to start over?

When FMQ and the bobbin runs out, I will pull out stitches back to a place where a new start won't be noticed, a dark place if a dark thread is being used, etc. I sew over the last few threads with a few small stitches, then continue sewing. The small stitches are close to impossible to pull out and the stop/start spot really can't be seen.

That being said, the worst thing is running out of bobbin thread when I'm "in the zone" and quilting happily along, unaware that I'm only making tiny holes in the fabric! I do try to run back over those spots when I start up again.

I cut the loose thread and then start over a few stitches back, backstitching maybe twice.

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Originally Posted by jjkaiser

Bobbin warning? I want THAT machine!

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But the beeping can get pretty annoying, especially when you realize there's still quite a bit of thread left and you just want to finish that line.....

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Originally Posted by klgls

I've even continued sewing quite a bit when the bobbin is out! :icon_surprised:

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I do that A LOT!!!! I just continue where I left off.

If that were to happen to me, I would start from where the thread Rysn out...

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Originally Posted by klgls

I've even continued sewing quite a bit when the bobbin is out! :icon_surprised:

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Bahahaha! Me too! ;)

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Originally Posted by icul8rg8r

But the beeping can get pretty annoying, especially when you realize there's still quite a bit of thread left and you just want to finish that line.....

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Pfaff 2170 just flashes light. Light doesn't flash if you don't clean out the bobbin area. Lint covers the sensor. 2170 is vertical bobbin, not drop-in.

From Shiny Happy World, and not a bad idea

Wind a bunch of bobbins before you get started. Like – at least ten for a twin size quilt. Pop matching full bobbins into the top (where you’d normally use a spool) and in the bobbin case. The top and bottom stitching should use the same amount of thread, so you can look at the top bobbin at any time to see how much thread you have left in the bottom (secret hidden) bobbin.

Check before you start every row. If it’s close to empty – go ahead and replace both bobbins. You may waste a little thread – but you’ll be saving your sanity. I say choose sanity.

And even if you miscalculate and run out in the middle of a row – you’ll know right away instead of continuing to stitch on in painful, oblivious ignorance.