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10-03-2011, 09:11 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
Are you pulling up the bobbin thread before you start? That will leave a mess on the back. Also, check your bobbin tension. You should be able to smoothly pull out the bobbin thread with gentle pressure or if it's the front loading type of bobbin, you should be able to hold the thread in one hand and the bobbin will slowly drop into the other hand. Also, did you loosen the top tension and increase the stitch length? Quilting stitches are longer & looser than normal sewing stitches.
10-03-2011, 09:13 AM
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As these ladies have said, check your tensions, pull your bobbin thread to the top... and ... make sure your needle is sharp. Sometimes that can be caused by something as simple as a dull needle.
10-03-2011, 09:22 AM
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Thread tension and are you using the feed dogs up or down? Using a walking foot on your machine? New needle, and correct needle for the size of thread? All of this makes a difference for your particular machine, how thick your quilt is, and what your batting is. There are generally adjustments to be made when going from piecing to sewing the quilt top, batting, and backing together.
10-03-2011, 09:50 AM
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Also, do some practice with a small sample sandwich to get everything set before attempting it on your quilt. Also, is your presser foot down? Because of the thickness of the sandwich it's easy to forget because it LOOKS like it's down.
10-03-2011, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by pooks088
Originally Posted by kathy
you'll need to explain a little better.... are you quilting?
what do you mean it goes thru all the layers? and how is it tangled?
what do you mean it goes thru all the layers? and how is it tangled?
I'm sorry I'm not clear. I'm really new at this. Thanks for your help!
