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    Old 10-04-2011, 06:34 AM
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    But don't jump at adjusting the bobbin tension. It can really get messed up if you don't know what you are doing.

    What kind of a machine are you using and how old is it?
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    Check to make sure that your bobbin is inserted in the right direction in the case. Some bobbins wind clockwise and some wind counterclockwise. It will snarl if it is feeding wrong. Also, is the bobbin wound evenly? Hope this helps.
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    Check to make sure that your bobbin is inserted in the right direction in the case. Some bobbins wind clockwise and some wind counterclockwise. It will snarl if it is feeding wrong. Also, is the bobbin wound evenly? Hope this helps.
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    Check to make sure that your bobbin is inserted in the right direction in the case. Some bobbins wind clockwise and some wind counterclockwise. It will snarl if it is feeding wrong. Also, is the bobbin wound evenly? Hope this helps.
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    Old 10-04-2011, 07:16 AM
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    I agree with al who say re-thread machine. If the top thread has jumped out of the little arm it will tangle the thread. It happens to me if I try sewing too fast. Welcome from No. ILL
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    Old 10-04-2011, 08:07 AM
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    Welcome from NE Ohio.
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    Old 10-04-2011, 08:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by simplyme
    Try re=threading your machine both top and bottom and then try again. This is what I do first.
    that is the trouble spot on my thread issues also. if the thread pops outta one of the guides-mess underneath everytimeonly happens when I get a lead foot tho :mrgreen:
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    Old 10-04-2011, 08:24 AM
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    Do you have anyone that can show you how to use your machine. And give you some pointers on machine quilting. I take it you have all of your blocks put together. Did you use your machine to put your quilt top together?
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    Old 10-04-2011, 08:51 AM
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    Make sure you don't have the bobbin in backwards. I do this sometimes. Good luck>
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    Old 10-04-2011, 08:55 AM
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    sometimes its the quality of the thread which you might consider after doing all the suggestions above which also work. also make sure your feed dogs are engaged. Are you using a walking style foot on your machine?
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