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Old 02-11-2011, 10:56 PM
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Quilter Lois
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I had one with the same problem until I discovered this:
1. Start with a practice "quilt" with the same fabrics and batting about 12" or so.
2. Set your tension to 3 - if the bottom threads are too loose, set it tighter to 5 and try again.
3. Keep playing around with the tension like this on the practice piece until you are happy.
4. When doing FMQ, set your machine speed about half way and then with you start put your foot all the way down and work from that steady speed. You will get faster as you get more practice, and then move your speed up as you do. Good Luck
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