SueD

I've noticed I will get thread breaks if I have the quilt stretched too tight on the frame. If the thread breaks after I've advanced the quilt and changed nothing else, that seems to be the problem. If I adjust one of the rollers or the side clamps, then the issue doesn't reoccur.

If this was a machine rental and you weren't the one who actually did the quilting, I don't see how it would reflect badly on you. She just quilted it on your machine. If you're in the business of renting out your machine, then it doesn't make sense to fire a customer for his/her work product. On the hand, a little guidance from you may go a long way in building goodwill with this customer. Would you rather have her brag to her friends how your help made her quilts turn out better or complain to her friends about how you won't let her rent your machine? I don't have a quilting business, but I'm in several facebook groups where there are many who do. I see lots of posts about those who quilt on less than ideally pieced tops. Most of the time the customers are thrilled with the finished product despite the fixes the quilter had to do.

Sharon, How old is it? I'm using a little Singer plastic sidewinder. That's what I got with my used 2008 Lenni that the seller was using. It seems to work ok but I wonder if the APQS one would be better. Sue

Sharon - how much are you asking for the turbo winder? Sue

You should contact APQS directly for assistance especially if you think are missing parts. They are very responsive.

From what I see with a quilt like this, you need to determine what you want someone to see. Do you want to emphasize the octagons formed by the 8 triangles coming to the center (5 1/2 of those across each row in what we see)? Or the 4 pointed star shape from the octagons+4 triangles at N/S/E/W? Or the large interlocking circles from the 4 pointed stars plus the lighter areas around them? Or the large circles that just touch at the points with a star between them? There are sooo many possibilities with this quilt. You can stitch in the ditch around whichever shape and then echo inside or outside that shape. If you use a dense filler in between those motifs, those areas will recede next to the echo quilting which will look puffier next to it. Print out all or part of your picture and draw on it with pencil. Or lay it under a sheet protector and draw with dry erase marker. Sue P.S. Good luck. This is so easy for me when it's someone else's quilt. If this were mine, I'd be just as stuck as you are.

Other popular brands of thread are Superior SoFine (50wt cotton) and Glide (40wt poly). Both of those brands have other weights of thread available also. Cotton will shed more lint than poly. Those brands also have prewound bobbins. Thread really depends on the look you're trying to achieve on your project/quilt. Some people say machines only 'like' certain brands of thread - but others say any quality thread will work as long as you're willing to work to get the tension right. Spare bobbin case - if you wind your own and use prewound magnetic bobbins, it might be easier to have one for each since you remove the backlash spring for the magnetic ones. Check out BoldNotionQuilting.com - the owner is an APQS dealer and sells a longarm beginners kit that may have several useful items for you. (Not affiliated - just a fan.) It has marking tools, centering tape measure, cleaning brushes, printed panel and glide thread, a couple of rulers and more. https://boldnotionquilting.com/product/new-longarm-kit-new-owners-goodies/

If one of the earlier comments is correct, that the leaders were attached with Liquid Nails, here's some info from the LiquidNails website on removing their adhesives. For smaller applications: Step 1. You’ll need to soften the adhesive or caulk. To do this, heat the adhesive with an electric heat gun or blow dryer.Alternatively, you could coat the adhesive with petroleum jelly or mineral spirits for at least 12 hours to a day. Be aware that mineral spirits are not recommended for tub surrounds, vinyl, plastic, painted surfaces, or varnish. Step 2. Then scrape the adhesive off using a putty knife, or a flat edge. Step 3. Wipe your surface with mineral spirits to remove any remaining residue.

What pantos do you have and what's the price? Can you provide photos or the pattern name/designers? Thanks, Sue

This appears to be a pattern called Colorado Log Cabin.

100% cotton will be heaviest. Poly and wool battings are both lighter weight. Check here for more info about battings: https://www.hobbsbatting.com/resources/for-quilters/faqs/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5lQYaFAMueAVUE0QUE4TUt2STA/view Quilters Dream

If you're on Facebook, there is a We Love APQS group that allows sale posting on Wednesdays. There's also another group selling group called Longarm & Accessories 4 Sale. I found a used Lenni on FB last summer (it was also listed here).

You should be able to edit your original post and change the title to add "no longer for sale". Click the 3 dots in your original post and you should be able to edit from there.

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Nice that you found one. I do think Bold Notion Quilting has one that fits your machine, but it's a green resin and not metal. "Scoop foot For APQS Machines Interchangeable Hopping foot ONLY (Legacy 2018 Machines and older with interchangeable hopping foot)".

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Bold Notion Quilting sells a scoop foot. Have you checked there? She's on Facebook or you can go to her website boldnotionquilting.com. She is an APQS dealer.

That sounds like a tension adjustment is needed. Make sure your upper thread is properly between the tension discs. You should test tension going in multiple directions to see if adjustment is needed. Test vertically, horizontally, diagonally moving the machine both directions and also test circles and loops. Set your bobbin tension first based on thread for your project, then adjust the top tension based on what happens with your testing.

I purchased a used 2008 Lenni last summer. This machine has the stationary vertical handles in front. I asked APQS a few months ago if it was possible to upgrade to the adjustable ergo handles. I was quoted $450 for them and installation will require me to drill holes for mounting. Has anyone else done this and if so, are you happy with them? I was thinking that would be a lot of money and may someday I would want upgrade my machine so why spend the money now. But the more I think about it, it seems I should just stick with this machine for the foreseeable future. The new machines are a significant investment and this is just a hobby for me. Are there any other upgrades I should consider? Thanks, Sue

You don't necessarily need to "wash" the scraps for your block. Immerse them in water, swish around a bit and then let them air dry. Another option is to use spray starch on them which will also cause some shrinkage.

Have you contacted APQS service? They have a lot of replacement parts/upgrades that are not listed on the websites. I've asked about the LED panel and adjustable arms for my 2008 Lenni (purchased used). I know the go switch was replaced by the previous owner of my machine. I'm pretty sure they would provide installation instructions with the part.

What is the price of the bobbin winder you would sell? How old is it? Why are you selling it?

You can contact APQS through their website and request the documentation for your machine. Also, even though you don't have a warranty since you're not the original owner, you should transfer the serial number to your name with APQS. I recently purchased a 2008 Lenni and did this. I hope your wife likes her upgrade.