Janome FMQ tension
04-28-2011, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by linken
Well...it'd done...I FMQ'd my queen size quilt, using the blue dot bobbin case, and all your advice as well, and I am happy to say "goodbye to eyelashes on the backside of the quilt. After all my frustration during the past year, I am so thankful and relieved...how many of you were waiting for the screams???? Thankyou. Thankyou.Thankyou for letting me vent about the problem, offering advice, and being so patient with all of us who have tension issues on our Janomes. As soon as i get the binding on, I will post a pic.:)
04-29-2011, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by linken
Well...it'd done...I FMQ'd my queen size quilt, using the blue dot bobbin case, and all your advice as well, and I am happy to say "goodbye to eyelashes on the backside of the quilt. After all my frustration during the past year, I am so thankful and relieved...how many of you were waiting for the screams???? Thankyou. Thankyou.Thankyou for letting me vent about the problem, offering advice, and being so patient with all of us who have tension issues on our Janomes. As soon as i get the binding on, I will post a pic.:)
04-30-2011, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
OK, so I bought the blue dot bobbin case for my Janome 4800 because when doing FMQ, there were always loops on the back, except possibly if the tension was set on no.9. Now there are loops on the front except possibly if the tension is set on no.1.... :( Do Janome not know the concept of the happy medium..! I may have to take a screwdriver to the bobbin case tension, but before I do that, I'd be grateful for any comments or advice that anyone can offer. I should add that I really don't think these problems are my incompetence - or not just that, anyway - as I've produced perfectly adequate FMQ on other machines.
I was using a top stitch needle and Janome embroidery thread top and bottom.
I was using a top stitch needle and Janome embroidery thread top and bottom.
04-30-2011, 03:03 PM
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Mine was working great...now I am having proplems...I really think its the needles...I had no problems with the kenmore needles on the Jamone. I have recently bought many different sizes of the univesal needles...not the Kenmore. I have had nothing but problems FMQ'ing. Prior to these needle no issues. I am going to Sears tomorrow to buy some of their needles and give it another try. I loved doing FMQ'ng when it was working...
04-30-2011, 04:22 PM
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Aurgh...I just broke the needle plate hole...back to the dealer it goes...I am getting so discouraged...I think I may just pull out my old machine for a while...getting sick of computerized machines...I do love it but it has been giving me problems. I am sure some of the issues are my own making. But like I told my husband I did 3 quilts with no issues. Jamone should either offer classes or do classes on line. I am getting frustrasted...and its making me want to take a long break from quilting.
05-01-2011, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lsmft
Why should this be so much trouble? We've paid a lot for our Janome machines -- they should be serving us well! It's so discouraging.
05-01-2011, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I am getting frustrasted...and its making me want to take a long break from quilting.
05-01-2011, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
Mine was working great...now I am having proplems...I really think its the needles...I had no problems with the kenmore needles on the Jamone. I have recently bought many different sizes of the univesal needles...not the Kenmore. I have had nothing but problems FMQ'ing. Prior to these needle no issues. I am going to Sears tomorrow to buy some of their needles and give it another try. I loved doing FMQ'ng when it was working...
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