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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...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...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...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Hi
I am trouble with my quilting when I am trying to free motion. My problem is my machine with quilt along just fine and then it will be some stitches and leave a length of thread until it seems to connect with the bobbin thread again. It is so frustrating. I have recently had the machine serviced and I regually clean the fluff out the the machine. I have the same weight cotton on both top and bobbin. I am also using a quilting needle. Any ideas please?????
Cheers Jackie
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My suggestion is try to quilt very slow. Is the thread tension OK when it actually sews?
living in Central Denmark
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Hi, i used to quilt on a Pfaff, and found that I had to lower the top tension to 2 or less when i free motion quilted. From your description of what's happening, it might be that your top tension is set too high.
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Hi Aussiecroyden, I sew on an expressions 2 which I think is the same as yours. I have found that it quilts better with an Organ 75/11 or a Schmetz 80/12 needle and the tension between 2.5 and 3. I don't know if you know that the tension only changes when the presser foot is down. With my machine I have to work from 9 downwards and you can feel the tension changing as you go. I usually try a line of stitches at the different tensions until I have one that I am happy with. I have also found that my machine prefers Superior Bottom Line thread in bobbin. Of course if you are using a particularly thick thread in your needle then you will need a bigger needle. Hope this helps.
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