Tension help
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Tension help
I just quilted a ver big quilt. I used so fine top thread...light colored and bottom line prewound bobbin...dark colored. My backing has little dots everywhere. I played with tension and just couldn't tell if this is the backing showing or bad tension. What do you think? I know I am just asking for trouble using dark and light.
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Yes you were. Back in the 90s, I was taught to always have very similar colors in the top and bottom thread especially when FMQ. It is because you can't physically match the stitch length exactly like the sewing machine can. This might or might not have been resolved with a BSR.
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It's pretty difficult to achieve perfect tension, so it's best to match the top & bobbin thread. As Tartan said, after you launder the quilt, the dots will be less noticeable.
I've had the best luck with this method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM
I've had the best luck with this method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mRhcquZTM
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You might try tossing it in the dryer with a damp bath towel after you do the binding before you try washing it. I refuse to quilt with threads that are extremely different in color even for a client. It is just asking for trouble and disappointment.
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Yes you were. Back in the 90s, I was taught to always have very similar colors in the top and bottom thread especially when FMQ. It is because you can't physically match the stitch length exactly like the sewing machine can. This might or might not have been resolved with a BSR.
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