Desperate--Monopoly thread keeps breaking
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Desperate--Monopoly thread keeps breaking
I'm having trouble with Superior's Monopoly clear thread breaking while I'm trying to quilt a small wallhanging. I'm using Superior's recommended 70/10 topstitch needle and tension of 2. I tested on a scrap sandwich and all was OK. Now I'm trying to quilt the piece and it sews fine for a few inches and then breaks again. Needle has been rethreaded numerous times. Bobbin has been taken out and replaced. Bobbin thread is Aurifil 100% rayon. Would that make a difference? I've tried both with a spool sleeve and without. I am getting so frustrated! Anyone have any ideas what else I can try?
I'm not FMQ, but doing straightline quilting with a walking foot.
I sure hope someone can help. It should not be taking me this long to quilt it!
I'm not FMQ, but doing straightline quilting with a walking foot.
I sure hope someone can help. It should not be taking me this long to quilt it!
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If you call Superior Threads 800 number they will help you. I use monopoly all the time and no problems except when it gets tangled at the first threading point. I think its best to put the spool in a jar or something other than putting it on the spindle. I also skip the last threading point.
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some invisible threads stretch & break frequently if trying to sew too fast- the speed stretches them- you may have to slow way down---and rayon in the bobbin? maybe try a cotton? or a poly blend? just a thought- but speed is probably the issue-
if you visit Superiors web site they have lots of hints, tips & help links - your answer may be there.
if you visit Superiors web site they have lots of hints, tips & help links - your answer may be there.
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Thanks for all your quick responses. I'd checked out the Superior Threads site before I posted my desperation plea. That's where I got preferred needle type/size and tension recommendation. I checked for burrs--didn't have any. I put the spool in a mug and now it's working fine. Yay! Guess I'll have to get a free-standing spool holder.
I pieced this using rayon thread because it was the best color I could find for the backing. I used the rayon in both top thread and bobbin while piecing. It's just a small wallhanging 18 X 24, so it won't be getting any hard use.
I pieced this using rayon thread because it was the best color I could find for the backing. I used the rayon in both top thread and bobbin while piecing. It's just a small wallhanging 18 X 24, so it won't be getting any hard use.
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It was breaking in the tensioners. I think it may have been getting caught at the spool. Putting the spool in a mug and running the thread over the top of my machine seems to have solved the problem.
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