Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
[vb_side_1]
Latest Forum Posts
Collapse
-
by gjordanI’m trying to learn how to load photos. ...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-25-2021, 09:17 PM -
-
I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-24-2021, 11:30 AM -
-
by HelenWMost Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
-
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-22-2021, 12:38 PM -
-
by midnight33I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...1 Photo
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-21-2021, 05:37 PM -
-
by nhbasketsThought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...2 Photos
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-19-2021, 04:31 PM -
-
Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-17-2021, 07:39 PM -
-
I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-14-2021, 08:04 PM -
Trending Forum Posts
Collapse
-
by gjordanI’m trying to learn how to load photos. ...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-25-2021, 09:17 PM -
-
I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-24-2021, 11:30 AM -
-
by HelenWMost Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
-
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-22-2021, 12:38 PM -
-
by midnight33I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...1 Photo
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-21-2021, 05:37 PM -
-
by nhbasketsThought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...2 Photos
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-19-2021, 04:31 PM -
-
Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-17-2021, 07:39 PM -
-
I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...
-
Channel: BOM 2021 - Color My World
03-14-2021, 08:04 PM -
[vb_side_2]
[vb_main_1]
skipped stitches
Collapse
X
-
-
-
-
Filter
-
Administrative
new posts
-
skipped stitches
my frustration level is just about peaked...
I'm machine-quilting a machine-pieced cathedral windows quilt... thus, I'm going thru 7 layers of fabric plus batting, except where I might be hitting seams which only makes it thicker...
and it's just not working!!!
I'm using Bottom Line in the bobbin, and started out with that in the top as well. Before quilting, I had to tack the corners of the 'windows' and everything was fine UNTIL I was almost finished wiht that. At the VERY end, the top thread began to fray somewhere between the take-up lever and the needle. (I've changed the needle a bunch along the way) Baby was due for 1st annual service (440 QE) and the tech did find a thread wrapped stuck between the tension disks, got it out (and gave it back to me!)
Everything else was fine. Started back on this quilt. Same problem. try a few different needles. All sharps/topstitch/quilting, but various sizes.
ok, giving up on Bottom Line on top, tried a regular Mettler cotton. Not fraying, but now, I've got tons of skipped stitches(every 2-3 inches, at least one 1/2-inch skipped, plus lots of individual stitches(using BSR)
again, tried different needles. no luck
tried a Gutterman rayon thread. Same skipped stitches.
i have the tension set at 5 (middle) and presser foot at 42 (default?) and admittedly don't know a lot about thread, tension, etc.
Any suggestions :?: :?: oh, did I mention this is a graduation quilt due in about a month? not looking promising on making that deadline! ops:
any ideas appreciated.
FlorenceTags: None
- IP
-
drop the top tension to at least a 2 if not lower. As you're moving the quilt under the needle there are 3 tensions
1) top tension (way too high here);
2) bobbin tension (it's alright to play with this just mark where "normal" is with a sharpie, however given that you're using bottom line I'd leave it and
3) the tension of the quilt being moved under the needle. When you loosen the top tension this will allow for freer movement under the needle and bring #1 and #3 tensions into a better balance. You should also find that there won't be anymore eyelashes over the surface of the quilt.
Also use at least a 90/14 metallic or top stitch needle. These are sharper and have a larger eye to accommodate the thread and guide it through the stitching process.
Happy Quilting!
TeriTeri
Quilting is a Beautiful & Complicated Art!
- IP
-
Teri, I'm paying attention, too--sorry you're having so much trouble, Florence. I'm REALLY new to machine quilting. I was told in Bernina class that the presser foot should be set to "2" when using the BSR. When I do this, the screen will show "2" and then go back to showing 42. Is it supposed to do this? Florence, I really admire you tackling a large quilt--I'm still practicing on scrap fabric! :roll:
- IP
Comment
-
Thanks Teri! I won't be able to give this a try until tonight but it sounds promising! Tension has been something I've always had trouble with!
and Judy, ya' know, there's a fine line between bravery and foolishness... I never should have tackled such a unique method without making a smaller sample first. I think I've learned THAT lesson, so now if I can learn the tension stuff I'll be good to go!
Florence
- IP
Comment
-
Florence,
Take a look at the skipped stitches-are there needle holes and the thread didn't catch or are there long stitches with no needle holes in between. Long stitches can be the BSR.
Also, try using the same thread top and bottom. There may be too many layers for the top thread to grab the much thinner Bottom Line.
eileenkny
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
Teri you are my hero!!
I haven't had much time tonight but did manage to give this a try & WHEE :!: :!: it worked like a charm! Now to develop a rhythm, I only have 394 more of the little windows to stitch down.... have I said this was big :? and have I said I wouldn't necessarily recommend this process :roll: and have I said it's for a mid-June graduation ops:
Deep breath...I'll be like the little engine that could... and at least I've finally got the stitching right. You're the best!
Florence
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
Not a hero, just another quilter who has had the same problems and shared some of the things she's learned through other quilters and through experience.
As each block passes you'll be that much more comfortable with the rhythm of machine quilting. And remember one thing...I'm going to tell an Alex story from either her podcasts or series 1...she told about taking a machine quilting class with Diane Gaudinsky and Diane kept telling her to relax and physically helped relax her shoulders. As you relax your shoulders (I have to tell myself this all the time due to table height) and breathe, don't forget to breathe, the whole quilting process will become second nature.
I'm glad this is working though!
TeriTeri
Quilting is a Beautiful & Complicated Art!
- IP
Comment
-
Florence,
I'm glad it worked out for you. It can be so frustrating when a machine doesn't work the way it's supposed to work. The only experience I have with a stitch regulator is on my longarm and that's a whole different animal.
Make sure you post it in the gallery when it's done so we can all ooh and ah
eileenkny 8)
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
I appreciate this thread - thanks for asking about it, Florence! I have a Bernina with the BSR and have also experienced skipped stitches. Never knew how to correct, and never asked anyone. :roll: I had the "new owner's class" after I bought it, but I do not think they told me about lowering the top tension when quilting with a BSR! My machine is not with me but I'm mentally filing this info away, and am anxious to give it a try! Good luck on getting your project done - go girl, go!
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
Also use at least a 90/14 metallic or top stitch needle. These are sharper and have a larger eye to accommodate the thread and guide it through the stitching process.
Florence
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
I've been having a similar problem, and have noticed that it happens most often when I'm moving the quilt in such a way that the needle pierces the thread--moving the needle to the right, the quilt to the left, on my machine that threads from left to right. It's an old Singer 115 treadle machine. If I avoid that direction, the problem goes away, so am moving the quilt a little differently now, turning it a bit if necessary.
Pat in Rockport, TX
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
-
Ya' know, a little sleep can do wonders... woke up this morning with almost that exact thought, plus thinking about that tension too... I'm at 1.5 but maybe that's still too much, pulling that thread tight against the top of the eye... I'm so used to tension being simply about keeping the loops between two pieces of fabric, and I definitely am NOT having loop problems! Of course, if this wasn't black on black (with a very black print backing) I might actually be able to SEE the threads...
ok, will give it a try... have to work part of the day but then may be in for a very quilty holiday weekend!!
Florence
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ
- IP
Comment
What's Going On
Collapse
There are currently 239 users online. 0 members and 239 guests.
Most users ever online was 442 at 07:43 AM on 11-15-2024.
Forum Stats
Collapse
Topics: 7,646
Posts: 144,737
Members: 16,641
Active Members: 5
Welcome to our newest member, Lev Anderson-LevTest1.
Latest Topics
Collapse
There are no results that meet this criteria.
Trending
Collapse
There are no results that meet this criteria.
Comment