Bernina - skipped Serpentine stitches with flannelette backed quilt
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Bernina - skipped Serpentine stitches with flannelette backed quilt
Has anyone else had this problem? I'm using stitch #4 (serpentine) to quilt a baby quilt which has a flannelette backing. My Bernina is occasionally skipping a stitch - always in the same position on the outermost left hand curve. I'm using 40 wt thread, same thread in bobbin, a brand new Schmetz quilting needle, size 90/14. Speed is not a factor, it happens when my speed is fast or slow. I'm using the walking foot. I have tried varying the stitch length, that is also not a factor.
I just tried this stitch on a sandwich I made that wasn't backed in flannelette, keeping everything else the same (needle, thread) and the problem goes away.
Any suggestions to resolve this strange problem?
I just tried this stitch on a sandwich I made that wasn't backed in flannelette, keeping everything else the same (needle, thread) and the problem goes away.
Any suggestions to resolve this strange problem?
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If it only happens on the flannel then that is probably the problem. I am thinking the flannel is just a bit thicker and it is holding up the needle just long enough that the thread misses the stitch. You could try ironing before stitching to compress the sandwich a bit. Caution: if you are using polyester batt, a hot iron will melt it.
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And Thanks to You too, Oh Canada!
I pretty much always use one or the other now when quilting, thanks to the suggestion at my sewing machine store.
Enjoy that Panamian warmth ...while we are into a deep freeze, here in the Northland.
Are you a Snowbird and come home in the Spring? Or permanent in Panama?
I pretty much always use one or the other now when quilting, thanks to the suggestion at my sewing machine store.
Enjoy that Panamian warmth ...while we are into a deep freeze, here in the Northland.
Are you a Snowbird and come home in the Spring? Or permanent in Panama?
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And Thanks to You too, Oh Canada!
I pretty much always use one or the other now when quilting, thanks to the suggestion at my sewing machine store.
Enjoy that Panamian warmth ...while we are into a deep freeze, here in the Northland.
Are you a Snowbird and come home in the Spring? Or permanent in Panama?
I pretty much always use one or the other now when quilting, thanks to the suggestion at my sewing machine store.
Enjoy that Panamian warmth ...while we are into a deep freeze, here in the Northland.
Are you a Snowbird and come home in the Spring? Or permanent in Panama?
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