Originally Posted by
jude by the sea
OK here is my update: I changed bobbin cases, oiled machine, adjusted top tension, loosened quilt on frame and slowed down and the result was positive! My pebbles are not making the eyelashes on top, how ever the thread broke twice. I readjusted the tension just a smidge and all looks well. Thanks now I will go back and practice with anxiety that it will mess up again. Now to longarm it seems there are going to be those cases of repeated problems and new problems arising which puts me on guard just waiting for another hill to climb! When does it get easy? When will I be able to travel back and not fall off the track? Oh my maybe 64 years old is too old to start longarm quilting! We will see!
You are not too old! It is just a matter of practice and finding what threads your machine likes. Superior Threads has a thread chart on their website for free. Also, I believe there are probably some groups on Yahoo or another site for your LA machine - maybe even APQS, these are made up of other users and often have useful tips.
Also, see if you can find some LA classes near you. Did you buy from a dealer? See if there is a dealer near you that offers classes.