almost had it !!!!!!
#1
after about 3-5 yrs of trying to do this free motion quilting, I thought I had it today BUT my quilting machine needle kept breaking. I cannot lower feed dogs on this machine and I tried to cover them but either way the sewing works but the new needle keeps breaking.................does anyone know why?
I think this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do but not succeed! :| :| :| :| :|
I think this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do but not succeed! :| :| :| :| :|
#3
Originally Posted by joym
after about 3-5 yrs of trying to do this free motion quilting, I thought I had it today BUT my quilting machine needle kept breaking. I cannot lower feed dogs on this machine and I tried to cover them but either way the sewing works but the new needle keeps breaking.................does anyone know why?
I think this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do but not succeed! :| :| :| :| :|
I think this is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do but not succeed! :| :| :| :| :|
#4
your needle breaks because the motion of the fabric bends the needle and the needle misses the hole. perhaps a stronger needle will work, perhaps slowing down the fabric motion good luck
#9
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Yes, this is one area that lessons are really helpful. I struggled on my own but just a couple of comments from my instructor really helped.
#10
what foot are you using?? it must be a darning foot/spring foot. it actually has a spring on the shaft. this helps keep the fabric still the split second the needle is in the fabric.
and i took a class where we were told not to lower our feed dogs. i've done FMQ both ways.
and i took a class where we were told not to lower our feed dogs. i've done FMQ both ways.
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