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Taking the stress out of Longarm tension

Old 01-13-2013, 05:17 AM
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This was posted on one of my yahoo frame quilting groups. They have since put the link in their files.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM


It answered some questions for me and I've watched & read alot about longarm tension.


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Old 01-13-2013, 05:25 AM
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This is a great video. Thanks for sharing it.
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Old 01-13-2013, 07:12 AM
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Best tension video I have seen...thanks
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That's the best I've ever seen for how to do your tensions. Thanks!!
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Old 01-14-2013, 04:00 AM
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I checked the tension on my Bailey bobbin. OMG! It's a wonder I could quilt anything. I ended up loosening it almost a half a turn.
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Thanks, I really needed this!
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Wow, what a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.
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EXCELLENT video!!!
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Thanks, I learned a bit about the bobbin thread just slightly showing in the top. I did not know that!!!
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Old 01-14-2013, 01:13 PM
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Update:
I lowered the tension on my Bailey to what he suggested. Then I spent the next several hours balancing tension. I can't get mine as low as what he wants. Mine is at the lift, slight bounce stage, where before it didn't move. Tension then was at 7 (had shredding issues-imagine that). Now it's at just a tick above 2. Can just barely see the bobbin thread on top. I will be quilting 2 strata stars (table topper and tree skirt) on one long piece of backing. Good thing there's lots of room around the star points for practicing.
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