FMQ Issues - What am I doing wrong?
#1
I brooded about this all day and I am still puzzled. I had some issues earlier while trying to FMQ this quilt so I changed the needle (twice) adjusted the tension and tested on a scrap. The machine then worked just fine for more than 1/2 of the quilt. So last night when I started to finish it I sewed about 10" and flipped the quilt to see how it looked. It was fine so I went ahead and finished it off. Then when I flipped to the backing I found several areas full of loops. A bunch of loops then it would be fine...then more loops and more fine. What am I doing wrong?
#3
Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
Maybe your speed? Either the machines speed or your speed moving the quilt?
#5
Last night, I practiced free motion quilting....LOL at myself...it is not a pretty sight. But I am getting better. I think, but could be wrong, that the loops are formed when we are moving our fabric to quickly. Because, I have the same exact problem. Will be watching this to see what other, more experienced, quilters have to say.
#6
It may be that you change directions too quickly or need to try "bobbin washers". They reduce the backlash of bobbins that make thread nests. http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/8248.htm
piney
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#10
Please please don't use canned air to clean your machine! First of all, there is a certain amount of moisture which you don't want inside your machine and secondly, it can actually force lint further inside. Use a vacumn instead.
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