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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.
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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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Thank you thank you thank you. Good info.
Is it hard to remove the cardboard from the pre wounds? Do you just gently tear it off?
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Very easy to remove. Your bobbin case adjustment may be slightly different.
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Bonnie, just peel them away from the thread core. The cardboard sides were meant to come off and the thread will not fall apart!
Just check your tension with the drop method as shown in Vicki's video, or with a TOWA gauge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZBNU...ure=plpp_video
If you use a TOWA gauge, be aware that the prewound bobbins do NOT give a steady reading like the regular bobbins do.
Here is how the gauge works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBAhko66fFs
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Darn, I ordered a TOWA. If I use Superior's pre-wounds, will it be of no use? I'm glad you mentioned it so I will understand.
Thanks again!
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Bonnie, you will still need to calibrate your bobbin tension with pre-wound bobbins, the first step every time you change thread type, and sometimes thread color. My TOWA guage got me over the hump of getting my tension right. I don't use it a lot because I got used to what the tension should feel like with a full bobbin of thread. I'm still glad I purchased it.Originally posted by BonnieB2Comment
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The TOWA gauge is a great tool for understanding and adjusting bobbin tension.
The "drop method" works well if you are always starting with a full bobbin, because it depends on the weight of the bobbin to judge the tension. If you are working with a partially filled bobbin, that method is not dependable.
It's a good idea to check your tension with every bobbin change....but ESPECIALLY important if you change the kind of thread you are using in the bobbin. Obviously different weights of thread may require adjusting the bobbin tension, but less obvious things like the COLOR of the thread may also require some adjustments. :shock:
It's not something to be afraid of....but it will definitely make your stitches better if you understand bobbin and top tension.
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