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05-17-2011, 07:29 AM

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greaterexp

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I'm glad you asked this question. I never thought about it!

05-17-2011, 09:03 AM

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Grandma Mary

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If you pull the thread backwards it's like petting a dog or cat backwards and raises the lint and nap on the thread, and clogs the tension. A repair man told me that's one of the number one problems with machines that are brought into him for repairs.

05-18-2011, 09:45 PM

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Jannie

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After hearing this, I asked my machine sales/repair person. He said it was no big deal either way. I have a new 2011 Janome. Hopefully he knows what he is talking about.

05-18-2011, 11:22 PM

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Lilrain

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb watkins

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Originally Posted by dakotamaid

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Originally Posted by jdiane318

I learn something new everyday on this board. Did not know about the thread idea at all.

Me too, however, it seems like a waste of thread to do that. (I was taught to sew by a Mom raised in the depression!)

Me three.....never thought about messing with the tension by pulling it backwards.

i have never had problems in 25 years of quilting. Maybe it is because my machine is not computerized

05-20-2011, 04:01 PM

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penski

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yes i was told to do that ,but i cant say that i always remember to do it that way !!!

05-21-2011, 05:25 AM

#76

nrt211

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jdiane318

I learn something new everyday on this board. Did not know about the thread idea at all.

Me either. Thanks for the info!

06-06-2011, 09:05 PM

#77

windycitygal

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Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy

Nancy Zieman recommends this method. Her explanation is that you "floss" the thread path thus removing anything that might be in there.

A machine mechanic told me niether way matters; in fact, if you want to get lint out of your thread path use waxed dental floss and thread your machine with it leaving tension disks open and floss up and back. You will be surprised at the dirt that comes out!