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Know Your Moxie Bobbin Winder

March 25, 2023

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We recently learned about the standard Handi Quilter bobbin winder, now it’s time to get to know the Moxie bobbin winder. Some things are the same, but just like Moxie, it’s a little different too.  If you missed the previous post you can read it here. Please note: if you are outside of the US, you probably received a different bobbin winder with your Moxie machine. Please refer to your Handi Quilter retailer where you purchased your machine for help in using your bobbin winder. For my Australian friends, there is a video from Handcrafters House. Watch it here.

First, download and READ the manual. You can find it here. Click on HQ Moxie – Bobbin Winder User Manual under the MOXIE heading.

 

Next, watch the video.  Sadly, we have not been able to produce a video about the Moxie bobbin winder yet, but luckily, King Quilter uses the exact same bobbin winder and they have an excellent video.

 

Important points:

Set up

The thread mast loop needs to be directly above the thread post. If you have already assembled your bobbin winder, you can adjust this by loosening the nut at the bottom of the post. Then position the thread mast and tighten the nut.

 

Winding

Make sure to push the bobbin all the way onto the post each time for consistent winding.

In the video, the presenter winds the thread around the empty bobbin. Another way is to thread the end of the thread through the slot in the bobbin. Thread it from the inside to the outside of the bobbin, then push the bobbin onto the post. Hold onto the thread tail when you push the blue start button. The thread tail will break off as the bobbin starts to turn.

 

The manual says to make the thread go clockwise around and between the tension disks. #4

 

Another way, is to go counter-clockwise around and between the tension disks. This assures that the thread will not pop out from between the disks and you’ll always get a nice firm bobbin. Follow the red line. No mater which direction you go, always be sure the thread is flossed all the way between the disks.

 

 

Adjustments

Adjust the laser sensor assembly so that the bobbin winds to approximately 80% full. Loosen the screw and move the assembly to set how full the bobbin will get before it stops automatically.

 

Adjust the plastic tension knob so that the bobbin is firm, not spongy (too loose tension), and not rock-hard (too tight tension).

To achieve evenly wound bobbins, adjust the height of the tensioner using the metal adjustment knob at the top of the tensioner.

You really don’t have to stand  and use your finger to direct the thread up and down so that your bobbin fills evenly. Turn the knob clockwise to move the thread tensioner closer to the base, or counter-clockwise to move it farther away. No more bobbins with a bunch of thread on one side and hardly any on the other!

Adjust the metal knob until the thread bounces up and down and fills the bobbin evenly, top to bottom, within the sides of the bobbin.

 

Optional Accessory

To wind bobbins from a spool of thread rather than a cone, use your Horizontal Spool Pin. This is an accessory you cannot live without! Use it for quilting with a straight-wound spool of thread at your machine too.

 

Using these tips should get you perfectly wound bobbins every time!

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by Mary Beth Krapil

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March 25th, 2023

We recently learned about the standard Handi Quilter bobbin winder, now it’s time to get to know the Moxie bobbin winder. Some things are the same, but just like Moxie, […]

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