Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Long Arm Quilting Question >

Long Arm Quilting Question

Long Arm Quilting Question

Old 06-06-2012, 11:49 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
w7sue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Aloha, Oregon
Posts: 421
Default Long Arm Quilting Question

I am new to this and had a quilt on the longarm tonight that I removed and am now unquilting.

My first problem was visiting while doing the quilting - because I didn't check the back like I should have and there are all kinds of loops.

Every once in a while I would have some loops on the back and it appears that the tension must be the issue because most of the stitches have been pretty easy to remove.

Where do I start in figuring out how to fix this so I can reload the quilt and get it done? Is part of the problem the thread - I am using a varigated thread by Signature - I used it before on a quilt without any problems.

Any help will be appreciated.
w7sue is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 12:16 AM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 4,001
Default

Okay, I am a novice too but I think it is the tension. There are many groups on the net that can help with that as well as you can search here and see if there are any answers for you. Sorry I am not more help than that.
sewbeadit is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 01:08 AM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,077
Default

Originally Posted by w7sue View Post
I am new to this and had a quilt on the longarm tonight that I removed and am now unquilting.

My first problem was visiting while doing the quilting - because I didn't check the back like I should have and there are all kinds of loops.

Every once in a while I would have some loops on the back and it appears that the tension must be the issue because most of the stitches have been pretty easy to remove.

Where do I start in figuring out how to fix this so I can reload the quilt and get it done? Is part of the problem the thread - I am using a varigated thread by Signature - I used it before on a quilt without any problems.

Any help will be appreciated.
The first thing I do is unthread the top AND the bottom, making sure I have the machine threaded correctly.
Then I check my needle. Make sure it is all the way in and turned the right way. (My Gammill has a round top with no notch, so it isn't hard to turn the needle backwards.)
Make sure the quilt is taught, not tight when rolled on.
Usually, this will take care of the problem and I don't need to mess with the tension discs.
Just Me... is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 03:31 AM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
Default

I agree with JustMe. Let us know if doing all that doesn't solve your looping problem. If it doesn't, I think you will have to adjust your tension--no big deal. We can help you with that, just give a holler. (I doubt the thread is any problem, since you have used that brand before with no problems.)
JustAbitCrazy is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 04:05 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Indiana
Posts: 1,112
Default

Totally agree. First rethread top and check bobbin. Sometimes if the bobbin is getting low it will act up. Do those, check on scrap and then work on the tension. This usually works for me.
ka9sdn is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 04:53 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,735
Default

After you have done all the above you might need to tighten your top tension. Run a practice piece and keep tightening and checking stitches.
BeckySt is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 05:14 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
dojo36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Odessa, Texas
Posts: 878
Default

failure to lower your presser foot will do exactly what you described. ask me how i know.
dojo36 is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 11:45 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rockford, Illnois
Posts: 393
Default

Your practice piece should match what your trying to work with... same fabric weight and thread count (ish) same batting same type of top fabric.. not saying you should peice a practice top just the same type of fabric... Just a thought- Mona~
MzMcKee is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 05:56 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,189
Default

Originally Posted by dojo36 View Post
failure to lower your presser foot will do exactly what you described. ask me how i know.
Ditto.........
CoyoteQuilts is offline  
Old 06-07-2012, 07:07 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Spokane, Washington
Posts: 344
Default

Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts View Post
Ditto.........
And ditto again..... also, I have found that I get loops on the bottom if I'm moving the machine too fast for the stitch speed... I have a tendency to move faster going around a loop...
spokanequilter is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mjpEncinitas
Links and Resources
26
11-28-2019 06:48 AM
Debapril
Main
8
11-20-2017 05:10 AM
dray965
Main
3
04-13-2013 06:36 AM
Annaquilts
Main
11
07-05-2010 09:42 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter