Machine Quilting thread breakage
#2
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
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What needle are you using? Try a Topstitch 90/14 for quilting.
What type of thread are you using? How is the thread wound on the spool?
Are you using a thread stand or the machine spool holder?
Is there any drag on the quilt? The quilt should be level with the bed of your machine.
What bobbin thread are you using?
What type of thread are you using? How is the thread wound on the spool?
Are you using a thread stand or the machine spool holder?
Is there any drag on the quilt? The quilt should be level with the bed of your machine.
What bobbin thread are you using?
Last edited by Rhonda K; 03-14-2020 at 04:56 PM.
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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Another suggestion - if you haven't tried Sewer's Aid on the thread you might want to do it now. I do machine embroidery and it's wonderful. I live in So. Cal. so it gets very dry here and thread doesn't like that.
Also, I noticed if I try to go too fast it will break more often.
Also, I noticed if I try to go too fast it will break more often.
#4
Your needle could be twisted a tiny bit. You could try rotating it clockwise a little.
Also your tension could be set too tight. Do your stitches look good? Does it break when you go in a certain direction? When you change directions?
Are you using a frame, or is the machine on a surface like a table? If using a frame, you should just be able to slide your fingers between the machine bed and the rake up rail. If on a table, you might be pulling the quilt too hard and bending the needle. Your machine speed should be medium to medium-fast. Is this a new problem? Could it be the thread itself? I think some more info would be helpful.
Also your tension could be set too tight. Do your stitches look good? Does it break when you go in a certain direction? When you change directions?
Are you using a frame, or is the machine on a surface like a table? If using a frame, you should just be able to slide your fingers between the machine bed and the rake up rail. If on a table, you might be pulling the quilt too hard and bending the needle. Your machine speed should be medium to medium-fast. Is this a new problem? Could it be the thread itself? I think some more info would be helpful.