Any Viking Sapphire owners out there?

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06-23-2009, 01:34 PM

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katier825

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I've got it working well for regular or fancy stitches. Free motion is another story. I had it working great on my samples, but when I put the quilt in, it was terrible. I tried twice, and ripped out twice with an ok sample between. I'm going to experiment with different weight thread and see if that makes a difference. I might just need more time to get adjusted to this machine.

I do love the 10" space!

02-17-2011, 06:26 AM

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kathymarie

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Originally Posted by Rose Marie

I have the Sapphire 830 and found only coat n clarks works. None of the more expensive threads would work for me either.
You do have to use the green bobbins, dont use any others.
I finally found out how to set the 1/4 inch when I took it in for a cleaning.
The button on the right with the ziz zag symble then arrow to the 1/4 inch.
Then I move the needle to 3.0 to get a scant 1/4 in.

...good to know...I've just had my 830 for about 3 weeks and so far I really like it but haven't worked out all the details on settings. I bought it on ebay from a sewing machine dealer but it's used so there's no finding a local dealer to help me with all the bells and whistles. It's encouraging to see that some of you guys really like yours. Right after I got mine I started seeing bad reviews about them everywhere regarding thread issues, broken needles and nesting threads when fmq.

02-17-2011, 06:31 AM

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kathymarie

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I found those little holes under the handle...does anyone know where to get the spool attachment for these are what they are called?

02-17-2011, 06:33 AM

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Hinterland

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Originally Posted by kathymarie

I've just had my 830 for about 3 weeks and so far I really like it but haven't worked out all the details on settings. I bought it on ebay from a sewing machine dealer but it's used so there's no finding a local dealer to help me with all the bells and whistles. It's encouraging to see that some of you guys really like yours. Right after I got mine I started seeing bad reviews about them everywhere regarding thread issues, broken needles and nesting threads when fmq.

There's a Yahoo group devoted to Sapphire sewing machines. They're very helpful in troubleshooting any problems you might have.

Janet

02-17-2011, 08:06 PM

#25

donnalynett

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I bought a new Sapphire 855 last August and have this same problem if I forget to adjust the tension when doing free motion quilting. I have to adjust it up to "6" on the dial or it does the "eyelash" thing on the back of my quilt. I have tried about every brand of thread and it does the same with any brand.