Watson

Once I had a bobbin that wound badly and had a little tail sticking out and that really messed up my machine. Try using a new bobbin if you haven't already.

Watson

RedGarnet222

I am inclined to believe that it is the needle. If they are slightly bent while quilting, it can cause this. I don't think it is the tension because you were already having good results before this happened. Or like someone said open up the bobbin area and clean it out. A loose thread might have gotten in there to gum things up and cause a tension problem.

juliasb

I already check that. Thanks

juliasb

I have already replaced the needle and put a 14/90 needle in the place of the old needle.

RJLinkletter

I get this when I try to speed round large sweeping curves. I have to force myself to slow down...

rryder

Are you quilting on a domestic Janome using a floating foot? If so , it is easy to forget to lower the presser foot lever when you start quilting, and that means there is no tension on your top thread which will result in birds nests underneath. I've had this happen a number of times when quilting on my domestics.


Rob

juliasb

My machine has a sensor that will not allow me to sew if the presser foot is not down. Yes I am using a floating foot. Yes a domestic machine.

Watson

Any news?

May be time to go to an expert, unfortunately.

Watson

juliasb

I believe you are so right. I will be trying to get one machine in each month for the next 4-5 months. I sure have enough to take in for a good cleaning and tune up. Starting with the Janome.