Problem with Fun Quilter by Nolting
 

I purchased a Fun Quilter by Nolting and have yet to be able to produce One quilt. I am experienced at quilting, so I do know what I am doing.

The thread keeps breaking and I have done everything: changed to different thread, worked with tightening and loosening the bobbin, worked with the tension--loosening and tightening, and contacted the manufacturer numerous times with no resolve.

Before I give up and sell this machine, does anyone have any suggestions?:mad::mad:

I don't, but just wanted to say good luck and don't give up!

Check all guides one may have bad place and causing the thread to fray and break.

if you have a dealership nearby, maybe they can help.

Is your quilt too tight on the frame. It is NOT supposed to be drumhead tight.
Did you buy it from a dealer? If so they should be able to help you.
I bought a used (sort of long arm) and I had to figure everything out myself. Just be patient. There is a learning curve and it does take time. But we are all pulling for you!

Sorry to hear this. It sounds like you're not have very much "Fun." LOL

I'm not familiar with that particular machine. However, have you tried Jamie Wallen's technique for adjusting tension? It has helped a *lot* of quilters, and it works for all machines (even domestic). Here is a link to his Youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM

What size and type of needle are you using? What thread? I have found Glide thread to be the easiest to use -- never shreds or breaks on me.

There are a couple of Yahoo groups you might want to join:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/..._quilters/info
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FunQuilters/info
Sometimes other users are the best source of help.

Also, when nothing else has worked, I have read of a few situations where the tension spring on a machine is worn out, defective, or positioned wrong on a machine. Worth a shot as a last resort.

Edit: Ditto on the quilt needing to be loose in the frame. Forgot about that, and it's probably the very first thing to check. It should not be tight. The rule-of-thumb is that you should be able to grasp a finger that is poking up from underneath the quilt, about to the first knuckle near the tip. The quilt has to flex a bit as you move the machine.

Did you buy it from a dealer? That is the one advantage having them to assist you.

I purchased the machine online directly from the manufacturer, and they are not nearby. Once they have your money, they are not interested in servicing or helping.

Thanks for the link; I will try that out. The quilt is not too tight on the frame. However, I might explore the possibility of a defective tension spring.