RUBO Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 WHAT AM I DOING WRONG WHEN I TRY TO STITCH THE SIDE SEAMS OF THE QUILT I KEEP BREAKING NEEDLES I CAN GO IN THE QUILT AND IT DOES OK ARE MY CLAMPS CREATING A PROBLEM ALSO DO I CLAMP THE BATTING AND THE BACKING THANKS FOR ANY HELP RUTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Ruth, Your best bet is to call 1-800-726-4233 and talk to the service department, they'll figure out why the needles are breaking and advise you correctly. Did you buy your machine brand new? If so, talk to your dealer and find out when you can take your free beginners class, that will help answer alot of questions. When I clamp my sides, I only clamp the backing fabric. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Ruth, Nadia gives good advice. The question I would ask is are you using the needle up/down function? If so my guess is that your are moving the machine as the needle is coming up. Until you get used to how quickly you can move I would move the machine, needle down/up and when that is complete move the machine and then needle down up. Is that what you are doing? You also might have the sandwich too tight. I hope you get your problem resolved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 This is a very common problem that I have seen many times especially when basting the sides. When basting take your time and be sure that the needle is in the up position before moving the machine. More than likely you are moving the machine while the needle is down you can flex the needle into the hook and then the needle may be broken. Slow down when basting. It is best when you are a beginner to hold the needle up/down switch to baste. You were very lucky not to knock the machine out of time. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi Ruth Are you trying to quilt through normal thicknes and density of fabric or through selvedge or thick seams that might cause the needle to deflect? Are you using a Singer MR4 needle? Are you quilting in stitch regulated mode or manual? sue in australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ruth is working with a used ULT II and in doing so we don't have a needle up and down switch...we are either on or off.... Ruth you will need to turn your speed down about 2-4 and go slower, and not pull or push the head fast...as John said you will get needle flex and that will snap a needle very fast. I have made contact with some people near to you and they will be giving you a call soon as their schedules give them a moment to maybe visit and get you up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Slow down and do not move the machine until the needle is up. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBO Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR HELP I TALKED TO CHRISTY AT APQS AND SHE TOLD ME MY NEEDLE WAS TO SMALL I WAS USING 3.6 SHE SAID I NEED A 4.0 SHE ALSO TOLD ME THE BATTING WAS NOT A GOOD KIND TO USE (FUSABLE) I AM LEARNING A LITTLE EACH DAY THANKS AGAIN RUTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 After you have been quilting for a while and become proficient you can use a MR3.5 needle. We have used them for years. Beginners should stick to MR4.0's for a awhile. A 4.0 needle will have less flex than a 3.5. I have seen newbies break 4.0' when basting many times. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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