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I bought the new Juki 2010 recently (love love love!!) and this is the first vertical bobbin machine I have used, so it's an adjustment! Anyway, I have no way of knowing when the bobbin is running out, so I am never prepared. What exactly are you supposed to do when this happens? I know this must sound stupid, but I am new and just don't know. I really need detailed answers, as I often need to have it spelled out for me~ lol.
Also, for the Juki owners, what size/ type needle do you use for FMQ on your machine? I am still using the factory supplied one, but it really makes big holes. I can say, that I was thrilled that the pre-set tensions were perfectly set for FMQ!!! Thank God, because I am terrified of the tension knob on this thing! lol |
Well, 1st i feel ugh ! Then I just start back where the thread ran out and ( after filling bobbin of course) getter going again !! That's it ! How nice the tension for you !!! enjoy
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I've never tried this and don't remember where I heard it from, but here goes:
Fill two bobbins at a time. Load one of them like usual, then use the other one in place of a spool of thread and when it runs out, check your bobbin and see how low it is. Not perfect, low tech, but probably better than guessing. |
Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I've never tried this and don't remember where I heard it from, but here goes:
Fill two bobbins at a time. Load one of them like usual, then use the other one in place of a spool of thread and when it runs out, check your bobbin and see how low it is. Not perfect, low tech, but probably better than guessing. |
I guess I forgot to add....how do I deal with the loose threads? since I run out unprepared, my bobbin thread is shorter to work with. Do I knot them somehow and try to put them into the sandwich or what exactly??
I must sound like a total moron...probably not far from the truth! I have only done rag quilting really, so this is never a problem, as none of the stitching even shows. |
good idea to try!!!
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Like this idea !! Thank you !!
Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I've never tried this and don't remember where I heard it from, but here goes:
Fill two bobbins at a time. Load one of them like usual, then use the other one in place of a spool of thread and when it runs out, check your bobbin and see how low it is. Not perfect, low tech, but probably better than guessing. |
I use a number 14 for FMQ on both my juki's. I have the 2010 on a frame and 98-TLQ for piecing. I used the 98 to do FMQ tabletop for 3 years just bought frame in July. Anyway I was having a lot of problems with thread shredding no matter whereI set the tension. I called the seller and he said "well are you using a 14 or 16 needle? He sent me a 14 and I've never had problems again.
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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I've never tried this and don't remember where I heard it from, but here goes:
Fill two bobbins at a time. Load one of them like usual, then use the other one in place of a spool of thread and when it runs out, check your bobbin and see how low it is. Not perfect, low tech, but probably better than guessing. |
When I run out of thread on my domestic machine, I unpick enough of the bobbin thread to be able to knot and bury it :D:D:D
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