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Old 03-19-2011, 08:19 AM
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When I attach my walking foot and begin quilting the needle often jumps to the left or right, in the midst of my sewing. Do you ever have that happen? What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:26 AM
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Does it think you're doing something other than a straight stitch?
Like a blind hem stitch, or a elongated zig zag?

Check your settings to make sure it's set for a straight stitch.

What kind of machine is it?
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:29 AM
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Are you sure you have the foot on correctly? Sounds like that could be the problem.
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Old 03-19-2011, 09:47 AM
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Are you moving the needle width switch? I keep doing this with my quilt top when I was stuffing my quilt under the foot. Broke many needles!!! Had to learn how to shut it off.
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Old 03-19-2011, 01:17 PM
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Might be the bobbin....Ive had that happen and it's either not treaded right from the top or something wrong with bobbin threading.
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Old 03-19-2011, 03:00 PM
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Thanks.....I'll check and make sure of the stitch and the way the foot is attached.....It is a PRW Brother 240.
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