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help with FMQ
I'm free motion quilting a quilt sandwich using an 80/20 Superior Threads top stitch needle. It's going very smoothly except when I get to the slightly bulky corner seams where it skips stitches--it does this at almost every corner seam. Would you have any suggestions as to what I can do to prevent this? Do you think a larger needle would help?
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I'm no expert for sure, but my first thought is to slow down when getting into the bulky corner seams.
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It is best to make sure that you don't have any bulky areas or try your best to avoid them. I agree with the quilter who said to maybe trying slowing down when you get to the bulky area. I use Mettler silk wrapped thread when I quilt with my Bernina 1530.
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The bulk can hold the needle up just long enough for the hook to miss the stitch. A larger needle might punch through faster.
I have done a hand fix for a few long stitches, not ideal but it works. I thread a needle with matching thread and couch over the thread on each side at the same length as the original stitching would have been. I then knot my thread and bury the ends. If you just have a few spot, it's do-able. |
I have had it happen and I don't fret over it. I see it immediately when it happens and I just stitch back and go over it and then continue on my merry way. You don't notice it one bit once it is all said and done.
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Originally Posted by suern3
(Post 6918123)
I'm no expert for sure, but my first thought is to slow down when getting into the bulky corner seams.
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no you would not be able to use a longer needle
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What brand and model of sewing machine are you using? If the motor isn't strong enough, the problem with the needle punching fast enough shows up. A larger needle or a needle with a different type of tip can help. See this thread that recommends the Janome purple tip needle for this problem:
http://content.janome.com/fusetalk/f...&threadid=6485 |
Do you mean an 80/12 needle? You need to go up a size to a 14 for quilting. That should help with skipped stitches.
Cari |
maybe try pressing your seams open so you don't have that bulk at the corners.
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