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Forum: Main
03-20-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Thanks for the tips! I'm a little fanatical...

Thanks for the tips! I'm a little fanatical about keeping my machines clean, so hopefully I'll avoid that pitfall.

I had wondered if some of the "bobbin threads" would be an issue. I got my...
Forum: Main
03-19-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Binding. That's the one for sure that kicks me...

Binding. That's the one for sure that kicks me in the rear end. I've tried it possibly a half dozen times, and each time thought, "it shouldn't be this hard to follow the line a second time and get...
Forum: Main
03-19-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I may see if I can find a show around here just...

I may see if I can find a show around here just to go and look at what's out there. I don't know if Edmonton has a show? I'm a ways away from wanting people to see my FMQ, and definitely miles away...
Forum: Main
03-19-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I also find some days better than others. I used...

I also find some days better than others. I used to doodle a lot, maybe that's why this was "easier" than I expected.



Ok,.. then I should stop waiting for the other shoe to drop then and...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Totally fair question. :) Why I was asking was...

Totally fair question. :) Why I was asking was twofold:

Do you ever get the feeling things are going too well? You're going along, figuring that things are OK, but have a nagging feeling...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

So I'm not necessarily out of the woods yet, is...

So I'm not necessarily out of the woods yet, is what you're saying? ;)
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I thought all bobbin cases had "springs".. the...

I thought all bobbin cases had "springs".. the tension spring is what you're referring to, right? I haven't found one yet that was in good condition that didn't.... All of the machines I've been...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I put it off for so long, then when I started...

I put it off for so long, then when I started trying it and didn't have the problems I read about, I thought "I must be doing this wrong"... Thanks for the encouragement everyone!



I had...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

This is good news :) I will also stop trying to...

This is good news :) I will also stop trying to "tweak" the tension. :) I'll treat it like a decorative stitch then, and just make sure there's no evidence of the bottom thread on the top. ...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Just to clarify,... I'm not trying to be smug,.....

Just to clarify,... I'm not trying to be smug,.. I want to know how to recognise issues that I may be missing. So far I've been lucky to not be having the major issues (broken needles, broken...
Forum: Main
03-17-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,933
Posted By ArchaicArcane

FMQ - What am I doing "wrong"?

I did a lot of reading before I started experimenting with FMQ. I can sort of meander, I can sort of do loops ... I was playing with hearts and feathers last night,.... my control and stitch length...
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