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Chip 04-07-2010 04:58 AM

I have a problem that I could use help with. My sewing machine can be set up to do free motion quilting or embrodary. You change the throat plate and remove the presser foot. Then you put the cloth under the needle either in a hoop or on a tight frame. This part is no problem. Now you have to insert the needle rotating the wheel toward you, hold the end of your top thread loosely, bring up the needle and pull the bottom thread through. I can not get the bottom thread to come up. Any suggestions.

MNQuilter 04-07-2010 05:02 AM

As you complete the rotation, you pull gently on the top thread and it should bring the bottom thread up with it. It works just like when you pull the bobbin up when you refill it. It will be a pretty small loop and I usually use my seam ripper to snag the loop and pull it all the way thru.

Chip 04-07-2010 05:05 AM

Thank you. I will give it a try.

QBeth 04-07-2010 05:50 AM

On my machine, I have to lower the foot as if sewing. Only then will the bobbin thread catch.

Rebecca VLQ 04-07-2010 05:52 AM


Originally Posted by QBeth
On my machine, I have to lower the foot as if sewing. Only then will the bobbin thread catch.

Yup. Something about that makes it work...

Pam 04-07-2010 06:17 AM

Put the foot down, THEN your bobbin thread will come up! Easy fix.

Chip 04-07-2010 06:25 AM

Thank you for the help. It worked

QBeth 04-07-2010 06:28 AM


Originally Posted by Chip
Thank you for the help. It worked

Yea!!! Can you tell that a couple of us have "been there, done that"?!! Glad it worked.

craftybear 04-07-2010 01:13 PM

we learn something every day


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