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    Old 06-17-2011, 09:28 AM
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    I am attempting FMQ for the first time on my brother cs6000i. Am just trying some stippling in the border areas, but am getting "eyelashing" on the bottom side. Do I need to adjust the tension? More? Or less? Is this the only fix I need? I appreciate all your help in advance....coz you guys are the best and have all the right answers!
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    Old 06-17-2011, 09:32 AM
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    Speed up the machine, slow down the hands.
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    Old 06-17-2011, 09:32 AM
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    I have a brohter NX450q. I take the top tension to 0. And the stitch length to 0.1.
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    Old 06-17-2011, 09:41 AM
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    pedal to the metal. Hands slow like molasses. :D
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    Old 06-17-2011, 09:43 AM
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    I lower my tension,(I also have a Janome)to #3. Also make sure that you lower your presser foot, sometime it is easy to forget when doing free motion.
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    Old 06-17-2011, 02:02 PM
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    My Brother plays up when it needs a new needle, if all else fails try that.
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