longarm thread preferences
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Do the drop test. Put a fresh bobbin in the bobbincase, thread the bobbincase correctly except for the "pigtail". Hold the bobbincase up by the thread (leave a hand underneath so it doesn't hit the floor!), let it dangle and jerk the thread to test the tension. If the bobbincase drops a few inches and stops you are in the ballpark. If it doesn't drop at all it's too tight. If it hits the floor it's too loose and you forgot to put your other hand under it.
What is the pigtail referring to?
What is the pigtail referring to?
Some bobbin cases have a twisty thing that looks like a pig's tail. Not to be confused with the finger, the pointy thing that fits into the grove on your hook assembly.
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I have had the HQ16 for 5 years and just upgraded to the Fusion. I could get about anything except Sulky on the large cone to run. My favorite thread to use is Isacord. It is a poly embroidery thread. It comes in about every color imaginable. I get it online for about $7 for a 5000 meter cone.
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Here's one place to buy (with a picture)
http://columbiariverquilting.com/tow...ion_guage.html
Here's a video on using the TOWA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7tzbj8_3fI
Penny gives a lot of credit to the Bobbin Genie, but I still use my TOWA on every bobbin, and I also use the Genie. I really, really hate frogging (rip-it rip-it)!!!
http://columbiariverquilting.com/tow...ion_guage.html
Here's a video on using the TOWA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7tzbj8_3fI
Penny gives a lot of credit to the Bobbin Genie, but I still use my TOWA on every bobbin, and I also use the Genie. I really, really hate frogging (rip-it rip-it)!!!
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