problem with machine quilting
02-26-2011, 03:41 AM
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Whar stitch length are you Using? I lengthen my length to acccommodate the thickness of the batting, usually,, .5 higher.
So if Isew at 2.5,, increase to 3.
It appears to me that the tread is pulling, hope that is it and helps.
So if Isew at 2.5,, increase to 3.
It appears to me that the tread is pulling, hope that is it and helps.
02-26-2011, 04:58 AM
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I finished that border last night.Turning the machine sideways seemed to do the trick until my spool started running out. There are some things that just can't be explained and this is one of the mysteries of life I guess. But I will keep everyones suggestions in mind. Thank you all so much.
02-26-2011, 05:33 AM
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That's what I was going to suggest. I agree, it works!
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I had the same problem on some black borders I did. No amount of playing with tension could ever get it right for me, but I just couldn't face using the same color thread front and back.
Promise not to laugh and I'll tell you what I did to "fix it." Promise?........
I got the tension issues to the best point I could, but the little with dots still showed on the front but the black quit showing on the back. I quilted it to the best of my limited abilities and then.....................got out my fine tipped sharpie marker and colored the thread dots on the front black. Several washings later you still can't tell, so in my book it worked.
Just promise not to tell the quilt police on me.
Promise not to laugh and I'll tell you what I did to "fix it." Promise?........
I got the tension issues to the best point I could, but the little with dots still showed on the front but the black quit showing on the back. I quilted it to the best of my limited abilities and then.....................got out my fine tipped sharpie marker and colored the thread dots on the front black. Several washings later you still can't tell, so in my book it worked.
Just promise not to tell the quilt police on me.
02-26-2011, 05:44 AM
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try having less pressure on the pressure foot & using a quilting needle. Check your tension on fabric without any batting inbetween & shorten your stitch for less pull on the tensions.(if on 2 1/2 go down to 2) heavy pressure on the pressure foot can sometimes cause the stitches to show on both sides & so can a longer stitch
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