Taking the stress out of Longarm tension

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01-13-2013, 05:17 AM

Dollyo

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Taking the stress out of Longarm tension

This was posted on one of my yahoo frame quilting groups. They have since put the link in their files.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM

It answered some questions for me and I've watched & read alot about longarm tension.

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01-13-2013, 05:25 AM

ksdot417

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This is a great video. Thanks for sharing it.

01-13-2013, 07:12 AM

DianneK

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Best tension video I have seen...thanks

01-14-2013, 03:19 AM

Cindy60545

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That's the best I've ever seen for how to do your tensions. Thanks!!

01-14-2013, 04:00 AM

Dollyo

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I checked the tension on my Bailey bobbin. OMG! It's a wonder I could quilt anything. I ended up loosening it almost a half a turn.

01-14-2013, 06:38 AM

DebbieJJ

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Thanks, I really needed this!

01-14-2013, 09:21 AM

Spudgm

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Wow, what a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

01-14-2013, 09:29 AM

katkat1946

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EXCELLENT video!!!

01-14-2013, 12:42 PM

MamaHen

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Thanks, I learned a bit about the bobbin thread just slightly showing in the top. I did not know that!!!

01-14-2013, 01:13 PM

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Update:
I lowered the tension on my Bailey to what he suggested. Then I spent the next several hours balancing tension. I can't get mine as low as what he wants. Mine is at the lift, slight bounce stage, where before it didn't move. Tension then was at 7 (had shredding issues-imagine that). Now it's at just a tick above 2. Can just barely see the bobbin thread on top. I will be quilting 2 strata stars (table topper and tree skirt) on one long piece of backing. Good thing there's lots of room around the star points for practicing.