tjk829

I have a baby lock ellisimo gold. I have quilted some smaller pieces on it with no problems but my cousin is quilting a quilt with a flannel backing and the thread is breaking very frequently. I have changed to a large needle and tried different thread but can't seem to correct the issue. I loosened the tension as we'll. Any suggestions appreciated.

bakermom

my first guess would be the weight of the quilt-it will really need to be supported as it moves under the needle. Are you using a hoop and emb. design or FMQ?

tjk829

Hoop and design. The quilt is well supported on quilting tables. I suspect the flannel is the problem.i don't use it and never had an issue,but I don't have a lot of experience quilting with this machine either.

snipforfun

Are you using the sewing function or the embroidery function?

Tiggersmom

Can you 'slow' the machine speed down? If so I would try that.

grandmasieg

You might want to add a layer of water solvable interfacing under the flannel if you think the flannel is the problem. I quilt on my embroidery machine but just basic squares or frames.

bakermom

OK, i have only done crib-sized quilts with a hoop and design. I did find I had better results using a wash away stabilizer on the back and making sure there was no drag on the quilt as the design stitched out. I use a simple outline from Emb. Library and have been happy with the results

nabobw

I have done some big quilts with my embroidery machine and have never used a stabilizer. I have embroidered on flannel and not had a problem, but I ALWAYS slow the machine down.

tjk829

I did slow it down as low as it would go. We finished it yesterday and it went much better. Have no idea what made the difference. ..experience maybe.

Nammie to 7

Glad it worked out for you. I have several quilts I want to embroider/quilt -- they are ready to go -- I'm not!