FMQ Tension
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FMQ Tension
These are pictures of my first attempt at FMQ. The first picture is the top and the second is the bottom. While the top looks 'ok', the bottom has little loops. I'm thinking this is a tension problem, but would it be the top or the bobbin?
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Was the tension ok when piecing? Are you using the same thread top/bottom(if they're different it may require a tension adjustment-owners manual will tell you how)? Is the needle correct for the thread size? Are the threads seated in the tension disk/spring?
#5
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That is called "Eyelashes" and it is typical when your speed of stitching is not in synch with the movement of your hands. This is a very common problem with FMQ. There are tons of youtube videos as well as just articles about how to correct this.
I believe you are moving the fabric too fast for the machine speed. So either slow your hands down or speed up the machine. It takes a bit to get into the 'groove' of FMQ, where speed of stitch and speed of hands are aligned. not to worry, you will get it. But feel free to google "Eyelashing with Free Motion Quilting" , you should get alot of visual and video results to help.
I believe you are moving the fabric too fast for the machine speed. So either slow your hands down or speed up the machine. It takes a bit to get into the 'groove' of FMQ, where speed of stitch and speed of hands are aligned. not to worry, you will get it. But feel free to google "Eyelashing with Free Motion Quilting" , you should get alot of visual and video results to help.
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WeeFi suggested slowing down. We do not have to FMQ running the machine as fast as it can go.
Oh I hope all works out. I am so thrilled for you that you are doing this. FMQ is just another wonderful outlet for your creativity.
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