Don't FMQ with a full bobbin?
03-04-2011, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kathy
well others already said it but i figured she meant over full, most of the auto winders I've seen don't put as much as they could and I don't like that either
I don't want to be accused of "not having a full bobbin!"
I don't want to be accused of "not having a full bobbin!"
03-04-2011, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by quossj
I've heard of this when filling the bobbin with monofil. I've tried a full bobbin and one 3/4 and the 3/4 full one works better on my Bernina.
03-04-2011, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
Maybe it has something to do with her machine - I like to have as much thread on the bobbin as I can get and have never had any tension issues - just operator problems!
03-04-2011, 09:42 AM
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Oh Susie- I have one too. a MC4800 that is. love it. although it's doing a whoosing sound now. just had it serviced. it skips on zig zag if too thick an area too. but i've had it for a few years now and love it.
03-04-2011, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jenniky
Interesting... Im still learning on the FMQ my expierience is that the quality of thread and making sure my bobbin thread winds on evenly and smooth are two important factors. Practice Practice Practice..though I think is really the key. I have recently purchased some cotton bandanas to use as practice toppers and am following the designs already in the print.. thinking I will turn them in to some fun throw pillows ...Im always needing a pillow to throw at my husbands corny jokes. :thumbup:
03-04-2011, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Wholeheart Mom
This may be the reason.... I recall that she was speaking about monofil thread at the time. I will listen to that part again and see if I can clarify this issue.
03-04-2011, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by laurlync
Originally Posted by Jenniky
Interesting... Im still learning on the FMQ my expierience is that the quality of thread and making sure my bobbin thread winds on evenly and smooth are two important factors. Practice Practice Practice..though I think is really the key. I have recently purchased some cotton bandanas to use as practice toppers and am following the designs already in the print.. thinking I will turn them in to some fun throw pillows ...Im always needing a pillow to throw at my husbands corny jokes. :thumbup:
03-04-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenniky
Interesting... Im still learning on the FMQ my expierience is that the quality of thread and making sure my bobbin thread winds on evenly and smooth are two important factors. Practice Practice Practice..though I think is really the key. I have recently purchased some cotton bandanas to use as practice toppers and am following the designs already in the print.. thinking I will turn them in to some fun throw pillows ...Im always needing a pillow to throw at my husbands corny jokes. :thumbup:
Agree with everything else you've said, too.
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