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If dropping the feed dogs doesn't work today, I'll try going back to regular tension. I'm just afraid that I'll get crappy stitches again. Thanks.
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When I start to stitch, I ALWAYS make sure I am holding the two tails of the threads, once you get going you should be find. I do agree with the larger needle and it should be a topsitch needle that has a "Larger Eye".....
I change the tension IF I am using a thicker batting....are you sure your Feed Dogs are down.....
I change the tension IF I am using a thicker batting....are you sure your Feed Dogs are down.....
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It it works for you to not change your tension, that's great.
The variables are endless.
To be advised that it should NEVER be done, is oh so poor advice.
Be careful when someone says always, must, never ... they're almsot always wrong!!!!!!!
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When I start to stitch, I ALWAYS make sure I am holding the two tails of the threads, once you get going you should be find. I do agree with the larger needle and it should be a topsitch needle that has a "Larger Eye".....
I change the tension IF I am using a thicker batting....are you sure your Feed Dogs are down.....
I change the tension IF I am using a thicker batting....are you sure your Feed Dogs are down.....
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Sounds to me like the thread might be catching somewhere. I was having a breakage problem and some knotting. I was advised to make sure my needle was sharp and maybe try a different thread. I was using a heavier "quilting" thread. Switched out threads and needle and life was good.
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I have a vertical thread feeder so I'm using cone now. I have ordered some thread that Leah Day recommends and I ordered the 100/16 Top-stitch needles. Hopefully, in a few days my troubles will be over.
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Sounds to me like the thread might be catching somewhere. I was having a breakage problem and some knotting. I was advised to make sure my needle was sharp and maybe try a different thread. I was using a heavier "quilting" thread. Switched out threads and needle and life was good.
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I have never had this particular problem, although I certainly sympathize. Do you "set" the thread in the tensioners? (pull slightly to get it clear in). Always thread with the presser foot up. I say this because it sounds like an upper thread tension problem to me. Speeding up usually does not help with FMQ problems. Are you using all of the "thread path" to control the thread? There are only a few reasons to bother changing the tension setting, such as extra light/heavy thread. Usually if I have thread shredding, I suspect 1) a needle burr 2) lint in the machine, especially around the feed dogs. 3) burr on bobbin/bobbin case. Of course, any time I have problems my general approach is to stop, clean/oil the machine, completly rethread it. Both my quilting instructor and my dealer say this.
I hope I have not been too heavy handed with my answer.
I hope I have not been too heavy handed with my answer.
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