Berny Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I just downloaded the new compuquilter program.( I need to get this quilt down by tomorrow so I am in panic mode.) I am using a pattern that I have used many times. When the machine began quilting it was sewing faster than usual with much smaller stitches than what I had put the stitch length on. I stopped the machine, ripped it out, then slowed down the machine speed from 1.26 to 1.06 and increased the stitch length. That didn't make any difference. What am I doing wrong??? Any suggestions? Thanks Berny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Did you also try slowing the machine down with the black dial on the machine? I found that it works for me. I am currently working on a quilt that is detailed and needed to slow everything down. So I turned the black knob to 60 and put the needle on 9 spi. It is running at a good pace for the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzakel Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Berny, I also finally did the upgrade and had a similar experience. My stitch length was also smaller so I turned down the speed on the black dial like Cheryl did. I'm having other issues too, but don't have time to deal with them this week. Next week I'll deal with them head on! I think I need to re-learn indexing and restarting patterns. It didn't go well on the first two quilts I quilted with the upgrade. Good luck to you! We'll get it all figured out eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berny Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for your suggestions. I did turn down the black dial and the stitch length to 9. The stitch length was to big so I bumped it up a bit. The machine was running so slowly so I ended up turning the black dial back up and it is still running slowly. I'm using a King Tut on the top and it is not laying flat. It's almost like there is to much thread for the space. I've turned up the tension dial and its not making much difference. This quilt is now overdue and all I do is pick it out. I'm so frustrated . I need help. Thanks! I always know that on this site there is someone with a magic answer. Berny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Berny, I talked to Butch about this late yesterday. If you have one of the older systems, which I know you do, it has TWO little switches on the front panel. The newer versions of CQ have only one switch. Call Butch and he'll walk you through what to do. It took me about 15 seconds and my stitch out was once again perfect! (479) 636-0444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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