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Old 09-12-2016, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by playswithcolor View Post
I had problems with mine until i took it in for a cleaning. They replaced the take up lever ( under warranty) with a different style. It's been behaving since then. I do have to increase the tension manually when I FMQ. The only thread it refuses is the clear poly that i like to use as the top thread on scrappy quilts.

I usually piece with Aurifil and FMQ with King Tut or Star thread.
That's funny, my Sapphire 875 works the best with mono filament thread. I've had a lot of trouble using anything other than that and Mettler silk finish. My biggest problem is not PRACTICING!
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