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What is causing these "birds nests" under my fabric??? Please help!

What is causing these "birds nests" under my fabric??? Please help!

Old 09-28-2010, 08:01 AM
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This seems to be happening more and more lately until yesterday I wanted to go into the cellar and get my husband's biggest hammer and do something I proabably would have regretted, but at the same time would have been sooooooo satisfying.
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:02 AM
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Change needle & rethread both spool & bobbin - usually works.


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This seems to be happening more and more lately until yesterday I wanted to go into the cellar and get my husband's biggest hammer and do something I proabably would have regretted, but at the same time would have been sooooooo satisfying.
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:10 AM
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The last time this happened to me, I was free motion quilting and had not put the needle down!
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mhunt1717
The last time this happened to me, I was free motion quilting and had not put the needle down!
I think you mean presser foot :lol:
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:34 AM
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yes start with a complete rethread, be SURE you get in all the right grooves, slots, guides, both for the needle and the bobbin, be SURE to put the presser foot down, if it still does it cahnge needles, if it still does it, go get the hammer! :evil:
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:50 AM
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I read once that if the problem is under the fabric, the reason is above. So rethread and maybe try a new needle. Conversely, if the problem is on top (which almost never happens for me) the reason is below. However, I have had lint in the bobbin area cause problems under the fabric...so that notion is shot.
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:58 AM
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I just read an article on this and they say
it is caused by your upper tension try that. hope
it works.
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Also clean your bobbin area.
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I agree - also, do a thorough cleaning and check your tension.


Originally Posted by donnajean
Change needle & rethread both spool & bobbin - usually works.


Originally Posted by DeniseP
This seems to be happening more and more lately until yesterday I wanted to go into the cellar and get my husband's biggest hammer and do something I proabably would have regretted, but at the same time would have been sooooooo satisfying.
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:56 AM
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Don't idle in one area. When you start to quilt take off.
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