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caddyhomes

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  1. I did not catch some eyelashing on bottom of quilt until it was off the frame and it inly happened in a short run but it’s too late to remount it, remove the stitches and redo. Is there a way to lessen the eyelash look at this stage?
  2. I use the pigtail on the bobbin most of the time. I find the tension is perfect when I use it.
  3. Check your pigtail thread guides for a burr. Have new ones on hand, sand out the burr, or reinstall upside down.
  4. A customer dropped off a quilt, and left a batting that is as stiff and thin as felt but prickly like pellon I remember from Grade 10 Home Ec Class. What is it? I've never seen a product like that. My Freedom hates it!
  5. In answering my own question, I experimented and have found a great solution to closing up the holes left after removing stitches. I mix 1 tsp of a product called UNIQUE Fray Stop into 1 cup of water and spritz that over the line of holes. I dabbed the product into the fabric, let it dry, and wow, was I amazed at how it filled in those holes. The product is meant for fabrics, is toxic free, and is safe for all fabrics. I did test it on a back seam before I treated the affected area. I have no idea where I got that Fray Stop, but will certainly check out all my sewing stops and pick up more. The angst is gone!
  6. In asking my own question, I experimented and have found a great solution to closing up the holes left after removing stitches. I mix 1 tsp of a product called UNIQUE Fray Stop into 1 cup of water and spritz that over the line of holes. I dabbed the product into the fabric, let it dry, and wow, was I amazed at how it filled in those holes. The product is meant for fabrics, is toxic free, and is safe for all fabrics. I did test it on a back seam before I treated the affected area. I have no idea where I got that Fray Stop, but will certainly check out all my sewing stops and pick up more. The angst is gone!
  7. I had to remove stitches and redo a section of a quilt - but now the fabric has needle holes in it. What is the wisdom out there to close or at the least relax the holes left by the needle?
  8. I determined the problem. Superior thread is directionally challenged. Any movement of the needle up and to the left broke the thread. Once I changed my pattern and stitched only from left to right there was no breakage. I put a note on the spools of superior giving myself a heads up if I ever use it again. I may use up those spools in my serger.
  9. I’m having thread fraying and breaking issues with Superior So Fine. I’ve checked the needle, looked for burrs, and retreaded. Still constant breakage. Changed spools as well. Any other advice?
  10. I’m having thread fraying and breaking issues with Superior So Fine. I’ve checked the needle, looked for burrs, and retreaded. Still constant breakage. Changed spools as well. Any other advice?
  11. As I stitch a large quilt using a pantograph, I notice that consistently the layers, even though I know I have them squared on the rollers, shift to the right when standing at the back of the machine. I consistently am starting the right side of each pantograph row further into the right and ending on the left side before I've reached what was the original marked start. The quilt is pulling to the right each time I advance it even though I mounted it squarely. What am I doing incorrectly?
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