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quilt'nmomma 02-06-2011 05:55 PM

That stinks! I quilted a faux chanel blanket a week ago and had the samething happen.

lovedquilts 02-07-2011 04:53 AM

looks like the top tention is too loose.

topper1 02-07-2011 04:57 AM

I.ve done same thing...............keep on trucking..dont look back

Moon Holiday 02-07-2011 05:03 AM

The only good thing is you caught it before you gave it... and with the tension so loose it will be easy to remove.

polly13 02-07-2011 05:41 AM

Have certainly got a lot of hints from this entry---especially to turn over my quilt periodically to be sure all is well on the underside.

redpurselady 02-07-2011 06:02 AM

This has happened to me too. My machine is going to slow and I am moving the quilt too fast.

Angellight 02-07-2011 06:43 AM

I don't know if anyone else has had this problem and figured out like I did that it was indeed MY fault.
I discovered that when I am quilting, usually using my walking foot that I inadvertantly hit the tension knob when I am turning my quilts.
I had one that looked like this & I was very disappointed. Then noticed that my tension was WAY down. I have a sticky note on the front of my machine to remind me to check my tension frequently.

Happy Quilting, Susan

pumpkinpatchquilter 02-07-2011 06:52 AM

Ooh I agree that's tension and because of the long stitches it shouldn't take too long to remove but boy I know how frustrating that can be...been there and done that! ;) I have a little square from a practice sandwich I made that I keep by my sewing machine whenever I'm free motioning...just like I might check my tension for piecing evertime I start I will do a little practice squiggle on my scrap square just to make sure tension and everything is looking good. Gives me a little warm up too before I get started on my actual project. Good luck! ;)

prayerquilts 02-07-2011 07:26 AM

Sometimes you need a new needle too.

Kellie G 02-07-2011 08:06 AM

Been there, done that....it is easy to remove, but it doesn't make you feel any better...so sorry....However, like you, I did learn an important lesson, check the back OFTEN.....Good luck and let us know how it turns out.


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