[Stitch regulator light not coming on]

Is it just the light or the stitch regulator?  If your stitch regulator is still working, it might just be the bulb.

[Inquiry: how to quilt top design differently from bottom piece?]

The adhesive is only going to hold the two separately quilted layers together for a short time; then the only thing holding them together will be the binding.  The added stress on the binding will shorten it's lifespan as well.  You would be better off to make two quilts.  Not sure why you want to do this.

[Trying to determine age of a machine.]

Contact APQS and give them the Serial #.

[Need new leaders for my Ultimate 1 14-ft frame.]

Double sided carpet tape works.  For added security cover the edge with duct tape after you get the leaders straightly secured with the double sided tape.  Just make sure you remove the old adhesive, and use the weld line as your straight line across the rails.  Removing the old adhesive takes some effort.

[2nd Floor location for machine]

Make sure when you are checking if it's level, that you check horizontally and vertically on the table.

[Light green grease stain!]

Dawn dish detergent to remove the stain.  No ideas about where the grease came from.

[Update on Magnet to Hold Scissors on Machine]

If you're working from the front of the machine, the post on the top holds scissors.  A piece of batting slipped over the post first, keeps them from rattling, and you can stick a needle in there too.

[Two color threads]

Double batting will give you more depth to lock the stitches. 

When the quilt is off the machine it will relax.

[To use batting or not on my crazy quilt]

You might have a problem with tension and stitches not having enough depth to properly lock, if you quilt it on a longarm.  It would probably be best to use your dsm to quilt.  Why you don't want to use batting?

[thinking of buying]

Can you get the seller to give you the serial # of the machine or the year it was manufactured.  APQS can give you an estimated value of the machine, so that you could determine if the price is appropriate.  You can add a computer guided system later if you choose.  There is a learning curve with either free-hand or computer guided, so don't expect to be offering services within a couple of weeks.

[stich checker?]

Do you have the any of those white plastic clips (can't remember their technical name) used to hold down your quilt on the belly bar when you float a quilt?  If the quilt on the frame is not taking up the entire space, you can make a small sandwich of scraps (make sure the piece is long enough to go from the belly bar to the take-up roller) and scraps of the same batting that you are using in the current quilt; go over to the far left or right side of your mounted quilt, affix the scrap sandwich to the bars and do your test stitching.  Just remember to remove it before you go back to your quilt because the first time you roll, those clips will fire off in multiple directions.  Clear as mud?

[stich checker?]

On either side of the quilt where you have the extra 4-6 inches (or maybe 2-4inches) of batting and backing.  Just lay a piece of cotton on top and test your stitches; just make sure that it's not too close to the quilt. It will all be cut off when the quilt is trimmed.

 

[Straight Line and Rolling Feathers,...... INSPIRED by a pattern from the Eleanor Burns Star Log Cabin Book, Colorado Log Cabin with Stars]

Its a log cabin with stars.  Try google.

[quilting on batik Faric]

You could try using a smaller needle.  I'm guessing that the batik fabric was not washed, prior to using in the quilt.  Heavy dyes and tightly woven fabric, make it a bit harder for the needle to go between the fibers, so it's kinda punching through.

 

[HQ Sixteen controls not responsive]

Check for burnt out fuses.

[SOLD...2017 LUCEY BLISS 10ft. quilting system]

11 minutes ago, Emily K said:

Do you know the table size? 

Emily - the heading states 10ft.

[Skip stitches/thread shredding]

Check for any burrs in the hole of your needle plate or on any of your thread guides.  Just run a small piece of pantyhose along your thread path and see if it catches anywhere. What type of thread are you using?  Cotton thread doesn't always play well with fleece.  Also  make sure that your quilt is not stretched too tight on the frame. 

 

[Accounting Software: Quickbooks, Machine Quilters Business Software from Eureka Documentation, or Something Else?]

I use Quickbooks Pro - desktop version.  It's a download version (as opposed to the on-line/cloud) that costs approx $280.  I update to the newest version every two or three years.  You can track your inventory, but have to set it up and input all the details. The work to initially set up inventory, suppliers, fees etc. is a bit onerous; but once it's done, works like a charm. I'm not sure what additional capabilities the monthly fee version gives you.  I previously had MQMB, but my accountant hated it.

[Perfectly square quilt is not hanging straight?????]

Try blocking it.

 

[Baby Quilt]

Absolutely gorgeous!  Love the sheep.

[Percentage of quilt top shrinkage during quilting]

I wouldn't advise washing a top only, unless you plan to do it by hand.  Even then, the chances of some pieces fraying enough to make the seams unstable is pretty good.

 

[Stitch regulator]

Check that your left/right encoder wheel is making contact.  The manual will tell you which one is for front/back and/or left/right.

[1/4 foot]

I think all machines come with a foot suitable for ruler work - at least 1/4 inch tall, so that a ruler can rest against the foot. The older machines (mine is a 2009) have a foot that is not a true 1/4 inch all the way around.  The back of the foot has a weld that makes that measurement greater than 1/4 inch from the needle.  The newer model machines have the ability to change feet.

[Looking for gently used longarm]

There is one listed for sale in Ottawa;   Mara Z, Dec 11

[ruler foot?]

Check the APQS store; the various feet are listed there under optional access.