CarolynMT

Ok now my So Fine is shredding on the top sigh, with my DSM that usually meant change the needle, so I closed up shop for the night. Will address it in the morning. I took a couple photos of the bottom though, the top is too busy especially with my markings, will photograph it when done though.

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madamepurl

Both the top and bottom are too tight. Even though this is a HQ machine video... the information is awesome and can apply to any long arm. It's called TNT - Tension Needles Thread.

http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/?id=188

ube quilting

Have you seen this: It changed my LA work for the better!

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

peace

Peckish

*giggle* that MUST be a good video!

Carolyn, what KIND of needle are you using? I'm wondering if a Topstitch needle will help with the shredding, if you're not already using one.

If you go here and scroll down, you will see the difference a Topstitch needle could make. I'd stick with the size 18, though.

http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...-right-needle/

lfletcher

I always use the same thread in the bobbin as in the top. I also check my bobbin tension with the Towa bobbin gauge at each bobbin change. I do not have tension problems (knock on wood) so wanted to pass on what I do.

qwkslver

Try another thread. I have 2 spools of Superior Rainbows. I hate it. It breaks easily. I contacted Superior (they sent me one of the spools free) and I think it is just the nature of the brute as my mama used to say. I won't ever buy rainbows again.

linynp

Had a similar issue on the la I rent at my shop (BL jewel). It turned out to be the thread! Hocked cause I just bought it and its superior king tut. So disappointed. But I finished with no headache once I changed thread.

MaryKatherine

I find the connecting threads thread awful. I use it only for piecing.
MaryKatherine

Geri B

I think to eliminate some of your tension problems you must slow down when doing those pantos! I know it is tempting to whizz along and take those curves at 90mph, but your stitches will show it. Try to keep the same pace thruout....do a fox trot, not a jitterbug (huh?).....oops age showing!

caspharm

Do you have a stitch regulator? If not, then definitely slow down at the curves. If you still keep having problems, you can always call ABM. They will answer your calls.

I also have an Innova. I have a stitch regulator, but I can still get eyelashes if I go too fast.

There is an innova longarm group on Yahoo groups that you can join. Tension is one of many topics that come up.