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    Old 12-05-2011, 05:11 PM
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    Very clever Kitsie. That is a new one. Thanks! I will remember that.
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    Old 12-06-2011, 11:57 AM
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    Great idea! I had given up on invisible threads because my Bernina looked like a rats nest the time I attempted this in a machine applique class. Somehow the invisible"fishing line" threads kept tangling in the bobbin as well as popping and curling out all over the top of my appliques. I was so frustrated because any attempts to correct the tension,re-thread,change my new needle only resulted in recurring birds nests. I couldn't use my machine the rest of the class. I said never again and promised myself I'd be safer with my invisible hand applique. I may try your method on another machine. Wish me luck!
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    Old 12-06-2011, 12:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by vintage hat
    Great idea! I had given up on invisible threads because my Bernina looked like a rats nest the time I attempted this in a machine applique class. Somehow the invisible"fishing line" threads kept tangling in the bobbin as well as popping and curling out all over the top of my appliques. I was so frustrated because any attempts to correct the tension,re-thread,change my new needle only resulted in recurring birds nests. I couldn't use my machine the rest of the class. I said never again and promised myself I'd be safer with my invisible hand applique. I may try your method on another machine. Wish me luck!
    Hey, Hat please try using "normal" thread in the bobbin. I don't know of anyone that used mono there! I am wishing you luck! Mono does have its uses!
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    Old 12-06-2011, 12:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    You are a genius!
    Yeah, I know. Thanks, Amma! LOL LOL
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    Old 12-06-2011, 01:04 PM
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    Such a smart lady, wonderful idea.
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