I really did it this time!!!!
#31
Oh dear...I'm hoping it wasn't my quilt that you were working on. I feel terrible that you're having problems...I know it can be very frustrating. Hope you can get it to running like it should. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
#33
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I hope you get your machine up and running soon.
From now on you need to measure your backing and your quilt with a tape measure before loading. This is the second time I have seen that you posted your backing wasn't long enough. I know we all want to get to the fun part right away but taking a few moments to measure before loading can save you a lot of heartache, trouble and by the sounds of this case, money!
good luck.
From now on you need to measure your backing and your quilt with a tape measure before loading. This is the second time I have seen that you posted your backing wasn't long enough. I know we all want to get to the fun part right away but taking a few moments to measure before loading can save you a lot of heartache, trouble and by the sounds of this case, money!
good luck.
#34
well I just started long arm quilting and have just discovered that my backing in 1 1/2 inches too short. . Next week is my lesson on how to operate this machine so that is the 1st thing I want to learn.
#35
You didn't mention if you've checked this yet?
And check the needle orientation.
http://manquilter.com/
After taking a class with him, the only times I end up too short are
1. It's a charity quilt and the backing supplied is exactly the same size as the top. For these I stitch a leader onto the quilt and butt the top of the top right up against it, and hope for the best. Usually, I only have to trim about 3/8" at worst at the bottom.
2. I accidentally rotate either the back or the top when loading. Matt's process does stop this as long as you're paying attention.
#38
You are blessed. On the other matter, what would be wrong with seaming on another piece to fill up the short end? I did that one time by hand just because I didn't want to take it all apart. Nobody let on if they noticed. I pressed and starched it to death and it worked well.
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