FMQ and thread breaking
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What thread do you use when FMQ. I have used both cotton and poly/cotton covered thread. I have changed size needles 12 and 14. Any ideas. I do have this problem ever so often. I just change until I find a solution. Any ideas. I have FMQ for a long time but don't have all the answers. :lol: The one with all the answers please step forward. :wink:
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I'm taking a step back, since I don't have all the answers. It happens to me as well, and I have done the same as you by changing the needle and different threads. I can't figure it out. I think that is just one of the casualties of FMQ.
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My favorite thread is Aurifil 100% cotton 50 WT thread. I don't have many thread breakages.
Have you tried to adjust the tension? Maybe it needs to loosen up a little? Another thought - what kind of foot are you using? Could your foot be catching on previously quilted sections and pulling? I had that problem with an open foot. I like the closed one for that reason.
Have you tried to adjust the tension? Maybe it needs to loosen up a little? Another thought - what kind of foot are you using? Could your foot be catching on previously quilted sections and pulling? I had that problem with an open foot. I like the closed one for that reason.
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
I'm taking a step back, since I don't have all the answers. It happens to me as well, and I have done the same as you by changing the needle and different threads. I can't figure it out. I think that is just one of the casualties of FMQ.
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Originally Posted by katier825
My favorite thread is Aurifil 100% cotton 50 WT thread. I don't have many thread breakages.
Have you tried to adjust the tension? Maybe it needs to loosen up a little? Another thought - what kind of foot are you using? Could your foot be catching on previously quilted sections and pulling? I had that problem with an open foot. I like the closed one for that reason.
Have you tried to adjust the tension? Maybe it needs to loosen up a little? Another thought - what kind of foot are you using? Could your foot be catching on previously quilted sections and pulling? I had that problem with an open foot. I like the closed one for that reason.
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Hello - well I DONT have ALL the answers but thought I'd run a couple things past you. Are you using a "cone" of thread or a spool? have you loosened your top tension?
If your using a cone of thread, be sure you are using it with thread coming off the top of the cone (not cone laying down) does that make sense?
If your using a cone of thread, be sure you are using it with thread coming off the top of the cone (not cone laying down) does that make sense?
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Originally Posted by suebee
Hello - well I DONT have ALL the answers but thought I'd run a couple things past you. Are you using a "cone" of thread or a spool? have you loosened your top tension?
If your using a cone of thread, be sure you are using it with thread coming off the top of the cone (not cone laying down) does that make sense?
If your using a cone of thread, be sure you are using it with thread coming off the top of the cone (not cone laying down) does that make sense?
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OK, try the tension then, different fabrics and battings have different results. I used to be afraid to adjust my tension, but not anymore. If you adjust your top tension, you may have to adjust your bobbin as well. Stitch on a practice piece as your adjusting your tension.
Ive learned alot from Bob @ Superior Threads, what needles to use with what types of thread and tension etc.... here is a link to a Thread Guide that is awesome. I have printed it out and placed it on the wall by my machines.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media...HOME_10-10.pdf
Ive learned alot from Bob @ Superior Threads, what needles to use with what types of thread and tension etc.... here is a link to a Thread Guide that is awesome. I have printed it out and placed it on the wall by my machines.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media...HOME_10-10.pdf
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thanks for the link
Originally Posted by suebee
OK, try the tension then, different fabrics and battings have different results. I used to be afraid to adjust my tension, but not anymore. If you adjust your top tension, you may have to adjust your bobbin as well. Stitch on a practice piece as your adjusting your tension.
Ive learned alot from Bob @ Superior Threads, what needles to use with what types of thread and tension etc.... here is a link to a Thread Guide that is awesome. I have printed it out and placed it on the wall by my machines.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media...HOME_10-10.pdf
Ive learned alot from Bob @ Superior Threads, what needles to use with what types of thread and tension etc.... here is a link to a Thread Guide that is awesome. I have printed it out and placed it on the wall by my machines.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media...HOME_10-10.pdf
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