Tim

We own a 9" Mega Quilter and my wife hadn't used it for awhile. When she threaded it, she noticed that the 'thread guide plate' was just hanging loosely. This is the little bar with 3 holes, attached to the small wheel immediately above the main tension dial on the side of the machine. You run the main thread through 2 of the 3 holes. The manual shows the bar at about the 2 o'clock position; when she sews it snaps up to that position but eventually drops down (see photo) and she is having some thread breakage. If you own this machine, would you check yours and let us know if this little bar is held solid in that 2 o'clock position, or if it's loose?
Thank you for any help.
Tim

pennijanine

Mine is solid. Welcome from Stockton :-)

mytwopals

It should be solid.

ckcowl

can you push it back into it's slot?
mine on my long arm came loose once- i just pushed it in and it has held it's position for years again.
something must have hit it=knocked it out of it's slot.

Tim

Thank you all for your quick response. Looks like it's the shop for her. Another $150. Grand. Thanks again.

betsy121

I have an opportunity to purchase a seldom used Mega Quilter; it comes with frame and cruise control. I would share the costs with my sister. Just wondering if this is a good starter machine. I'm thinking I could upgrade to Nolting or HQ in a few years if I have more $$$$$$ by then.

Tim

The Mega Quilter is a great starter machine. We have it on a Grace Next Generation frame with a Cruise Control. The QBot also will fit this configuration. The main drawback is the short 9" throat which means more passes per quilt but working a smaller area can be a good thing when you're learning to do basic things like freehand stippling. The Cruise Control is essential for good results when you're starting. Good luck!