Originally Posted by annesthreads
OK, so I bought the blue dot bobbin case for my Janome 4800 because when doing FMQ, there were always loops on the back, except possibly if the tension was set on no.9. Now there are loops on the front except possibly if the tension is set on no.1.... :( Do Janome not know the concept of the happy medium..! I may have to take a screwdriver to the bobbin case tension, but before I do that, I'd be grateful for any comments or advice that anyone can offer. I should add that I really don't think these problems are my incompetence - or not just that, anyway - as I've produced perfectly adequate FMQ on other machines.
I was using a top stitch needle and Janome embroidery thread top and bottom.
I have my Janome3 set on 3 and it works fine. Do a test row with every stitch position until you find which is the best for you. Try out on a sandwiched block and see if that is alright too. Some times I found using 2 different threads will make my work out. So check that you have the same brand as well. Good Luck.