Quilting with Rulers thread problem
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Quilting with Rulers thread problem
I am having a problem with my thread shredding, breaking, and after sewing ok for a bit, will suddenly skip stitches when doing ruler quilting. Just getting started with this technique. I am quilting on a Janome 6609P, using Schmetz quilting needles. I’ve tried both #11 and #14. My tension is great. The thread is from ConnectingThreads. I have always used it for fmq on this machine and have never had a problem. The feed dogs are down. I have tried 4 different, new needles and 3 different spools of thread. I know I must be doing something wrong but I can’t figure it out. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Sorry, I am not familiar with a Janome 6609P, and am guessing it's a typo, meaning 6600P?
If so, I am quite familiar with the 6600P, as it is what got me hooked on quilting and FMQing.
You mentioned using Schmetz "quilting" needles.
I have never had luck with the actual "quilting" needles, on that machine or my current one.
My go-to needles are Embroidery and Topstitch needles, size 14.
Not saying that is where I end up, but I always start there.
Also, you said you are doing ruler work when the problem happens.
Are you able to do FMQing without any of the same problems, with the same needle/settings?
If so, I am quite familiar with the 6600P, as it is what got me hooked on quilting and FMQing.
You mentioned using Schmetz "quilting" needles.
I have never had luck with the actual "quilting" needles, on that machine or my current one.
My go-to needles are Embroidery and Topstitch needles, size 14.
Not saying that is where I end up, but I always start there.
Also, you said you are doing ruler work when the problem happens.
Are you able to do FMQing without any of the same problems, with the same needle/settings?
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Good Luck!
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If the ruler foot is too high above the quilt sandwich all those things will happen. If you are using this foot.....https://amyquilts.com/products/janom...-set-low-shank or something like that, this is a non-hopping foot and there is a dial that you can turn that lowers the foot down so that it just skims the material. Once you get it the right height, I'll bet your problems will disappear.
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