I have the Longarm Learning Blues!
#21
I was thinking the same thing: what kind of machine requires a 5 minute warmup? especially with unthreading entire thread path?
Sorry to hear about your 'learning experience' - I know when I have my 'learning experiences' I almost NEVER forget what I've learned...a.k.a. 'on the job training'
Sorry to hear about your 'learning experience' - I know when I have my 'learning experiences' I almost NEVER forget what I've learned...a.k.a. 'on the job training'
#22
We had a Handiquilter that from bobbin to bobbin was a persnickety machine -lots of issues like yours.We got an Innova-and oh my-great-seldom any tension issues or adjustments.I still check after each bobbin change-but never need to -just an old habit now.If you pay attention to the sound-bad stitching will sound different while quilting.
#26
I'm also new to using a Longarm, and I have also spent many hours using a seam ripper. If the loopies are on the bottom, it's your upper tension that's messed up. For me, I discovered that I hadn't put the tension bar down regularly. If you can easily pull your thread through your needle when you are ready to sew, you're gonna have a problem. Tension bar UP while threading the machine, then put it down. If you're thread still pulls through the needle without any resistance, you don't have any tension on the top at all. Also, try turning your tension wheel clock-wise a half turn to see if that helps.
I was so frustrated the first time I used my machine, that I refused to even look at it for 2 months. I was so afraid that I had just wasted $6000 on an over-sized paper weight. Once I finally figured out all of my tension and threading issues, I can happily report that I have now completed 8 quilts on my machine!
Good luck!
I was so frustrated the first time I used my machine, that I refused to even look at it for 2 months. I was so afraid that I had just wasted $6000 on an over-sized paper weight. Once I finally figured out all of my tension and threading issues, I can happily report that I have now completed 8 quilts on my machine!
Good luck!
#27
got out some tools and moved my thread holder up a little closer to the machine. I think I solved the problem of the laser light disappearing. Only time will tell. I also figured out that I had missed a place when rethreading. Gonna try again!!
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I use the basting down of the batting at the top to test stitches...I don't use a mirror...what I do is run my fingernail along the stitches on the underside of the quilt...if you feel a tut, tut, tut as you go along...then it's time to unpin (I unzip) the backing at the takeup bar a little ways, and check the stitches.
Wonder how many folks get a class in using their machines? I didn't, had to teach myself. Thinking about offering some classes here (in my home) for those interested in learning about longarm quilting...from preparing to finishing the quilt on a longarm...and one on maintenence.
Wonder how many folks get a class in using their machines? I didn't, had to teach myself. Thinking about offering some classes here (in my home) for those interested in learning about longarm quilting...from preparing to finishing the quilt on a longarm...and one on maintenence.
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