I tried a sample magnetic bobbin sample from a show a long time ago and was very unhappy with it. I never could get the tensions right on it. Threw it away real quick and went back to cardboard sided bobbins. (I really never liked the sideless bobbins either.) I have tried many brands and seem to like the Coats brand the best. From: "Avalon Embroidery & Apparel" <avalonembroidery@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:40:52 -0700 Hi! I was wondering if someone could tell me how to use a magnetic bobbin. I tried one yesterday and the bobbin thread kept breaking when I tried to sew. How should I set the tension on the bobbin case? I am guessing that was the problem, that I didn't have it (the tension) adjusted correctly. Should there be no tension set at all? Barbara Avalon Embroidery San Diego _________________________________________________________________ Because e-mail on your cell phone should be easy: Try Windows Live Mail for Mobile beta http://www2.imagine-msn.com/minisites/mail/Default.aspx?locale=en-us