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Old 09-02-2018, 08:43 AM
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PumpkinHead
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Default Inconsistent stitch length: help please

Hello Everyone,

I'm trying to do some straight line quilting on a king size quilt using my Pfaff QE4.2 machine. But my stitches are coming out inconsistent.

Here's my set up:

  • Fabrics are quilter's grade cotton bought a LQS
  • Thread is from Superior (50 wt in bobbin) and from Coats and Clarks Quilters from JoAnn's, cross-wound
  • Thread spool is horizontal
  • New topstitch needle 80/12
  • Stitch length to 3.5
  • Straight line quilting
  • IDT engaged
  • Open-toe applique presser foot

This is what I get:
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FWIW, I am meticulous about cleaning my bobbin area with each new bobbin. I am sewing slowly but every once in a while I accidentally sew faster than intended. I don't know where to begin in fixing this issue. I spent three hours yesterday ripping out those tiny stitches and 15 minutes sewing before I realized it was all happening again. What am I missing or doing wrong, please?

TIA
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