FMQ Issues - What am I doing wrong?
#31
A very big THANKS to all of you for the suggestions. I'm off to the local shop hop tomorrow morning...searching for bobbin washers among other things. If I don't wear myself out I will give your suggestions a try tomorrow afternoon or Sunday.
And also thanks for your encouragement as I try something new.
And also thanks for your encouragement as I try something new.
#32
Originally Posted by Sunnie
Originally Posted by Phylliss
My machine was doing the same thing when I used monfilament poly thread on the top. It's fine when I use the same thread top and bottom.
#35
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Originally Posted by Sunnie
Originally Posted by hobo2000
The little washers are great but the metallic needles are a gift from heaven.
#37
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Hi Sunnie, just wanted to add that I had this problem with FMQ. I got so frustrated I solved it the expensive way....I bought a long arm. BTW I am in Glenmoore, just a short hop from Morgantown. Two of my sons live in Elverson.
#38
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Hi Sunnie, just wanted to add that I had this problem with FMQ. I got so frustrated I solved it the expensive way....I bought a long arm. BTW I am in Glenmoore, just a short hop from Morgantown. Two of my sons live in Elverson.
Yes, you are close. We should meet up some day.
#39
Couple of things i found: The area over the feeddogs has to be absolutely smooth. If there was any gap (for example between the plate and the bed) the quilt will catch and cause the stitches to go nuts. I think there are vinyl covers that you can buy for FMQ (there's a thread on the forum somewhere...)And interestingly enough although I did not quite go the route of Grann of 6, I did buy a mid arm BabyLock Quilters Pro. The difference between FMQ on that vs my Bernina was night and day.
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