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Help with Free Motion Quilting
I may have made a huge mistake. After taking my machine for an overhaul (Expression 4.0) I was told I should have not used spray basting. even with a clean needle and bobbin case it doesn't want to work right. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Do I need to pin all my layers and wash the quilt. Sure takes away the fun! Thanks
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I've not heard anything about spray basting causing trouble. Is your machine stitching everything else well, and can you FMQ just fine on a non-spray-basted test piece? |
I had never heard of the spray basting causing troubles, either...kind of wondering what everyone else is going to say. I have used the spray basting a couple times and had no trouble with my machine.
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It works on straight stitching on plain fabric. I had it cleaned and gone through and that was the dealers conclusion. However the first time I tried it after cleaning it still broke threads, etc.
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Did it work right before? Has it ever?
I have a 4.0 and never could get it to FMQ. Did some research and it appears that the 4.0 does not FMQ well I also have never heard of spray basting causing machine problems |
Can't see how spray basting would hurt the machine unless you sprayed toward or at the machine. There must be some other cause.
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Go to http://www.delawaresewing.com/dsc/tr...achprobweb.htm--it has a list of problems and solutions. You might find help there.
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I have the QE 4.0 and it does fmq very well. When you choose the sensormatic function do you change the pivot height to -2 or -3 and then take the auto lift off? If you don't do those things it makes a difference.
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I use spray basting all the time and never had a problem. I think there is something causing the problem
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what is the sensormatic function?
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I asked my Bernina dealer before using 505 spray and she said just clean my machine more often.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
(Post 5960763)
what is the sensormatic function?
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Thanks for the tips JanieW.
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I have a Janome and I've spray basted 22 quilts (with 505) and never a problem with fmq. Are you having trouble with straight stitch too? I'm wondering if they're just taking the easy way out and blaming it on the spray.
What brand did you use? I did have trouble once when I used an off brand, but as soon as I cleaned the needle, all was well. |
Originally Posted by JanieW
(Post 5960870)
On the Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 there is a sensormatic free motion function. You go to settings, engage the sensormatic option put on the special foot that comes with the machine and change the pivot height to -2 or -3, lower the feed dogs and it is ready to use for free motion quilting. This machine also has a spring foot that you need to buy and if you were going to use that, then you would choose that option in settings. My dealer said the sensormatic was better. It works really well for me.
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I spray baste all the time and have never had a problem.
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I just had my new QE 4, bought in November replaced with another one. I couldn't get it to FMQ at all - bobbin breaking and skipping stitches on the back (could FMQ 'perfectly' (lol) on my Janome).
Whilst it was in the shop I did a lot of net surfing and was surprised at how common this problem is. A lady in my group cannot FMQ on hers at all - same problem I had. The new one is great! I like the the Sensormatic so much I haven't even tried the spring/darning foot. |
Originally Posted by labug
(Post 5960735)
I use spray basting all the time and never had a problem. I think there is something causing the problem
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Same here--never a problem! But if your thread is breaking a lot, maybe you have a burr on the needle plate or the bobbin case?
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Rose - thanks for that link. I have a Janome 6600 and have quilted several quilts on it. On my current project I keep getting skipped stitches. Driving me crazy - this chart gave me some things that may be the problem - I tihink it's the foot is not tight enough to the fabric. Hope so - I'll try it when I get home.
Originally Posted by Rose S.
(Post 5960655)
Go to http://www.delawaresewing.com/dsc/tr...achprobweb.htm--it has a list of problems and solutions. You might find help there.
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