Cheryll Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I did about six quilts with no problems. I was starting to think this is how it works. No stitches look O.K. on top and bottom but I can only go about 5 inches and the top just breaks. The bobbin is fine and still attached. Tried new bobbin, needle, and rethreaded. I did put it in all three holes. Should I try something different. I wish there were some kind of number system on our tension. I've tried looser and tighter and I'm back to the same thing. It is so frustrating and I know it's user error but the user doesn't know what to do. I took a break and will return later to try and solve problem. I am so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 What kind of thread are you using? Is the thread old? I use SoFine and Bottomline and never thread through all three holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 It sounds like you need to loosen the top thread but depending on the type of thread you're using there may be other suggestions. if it is the same thread as before then you should just have too loosen a good 1/2 turn or more. I'd also check my thread path to make sure the upper thread didn't get wrapped around the spring or is getting stuck on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi Cheryll, Dawn Cavanaugh just did a thread on this issue 2 days ago. It was very helpful, I actually could quilt without much thread breakage anymore. I for one had one of the most problem until I talked to her last week. Email her on Monday, good luck Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi Cheryll, I went through this along with a lot of other c@#P making me crazy and it was actually a number of problems, not the least was 2 cones of thread that must have bad spots in them. I was furstrated but thanks to Christy at APQS last evening we seem to be ok now. I had a burr on my bobbin casing finger, my bobbin collar had loosened up due to use, tension went wacky on top and bottom for no reason except I guess it's spring! Adjusting the collar moved the timing so we adjusted that too. The best advice I can give you is search for thread breakage here on the forum, take your needle plate off and clean out in there, check for burrs or any rough spots. Try a different thread on top and in the bobbin, re-thread the top, and be patient. Sometimes it's one thing and others it's a few. Sometimes it's just better to walk away from the machine for a bit. Because of the bad thread I will be frogging for awhile, I do it in small increments so that I don't go crazy! I thank heaven for my DH, he has the patience and the knowledge to go thru all the steps to make my Millie ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyC Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi, I was having the same problem and thought maybe I should just give up quilting and take up pole dancing. Ha, ever see a 72 year old on a pole! that would be a sight to behold. Anyway, timing was my problem. Set the timing and my thread quit breaking. Pat:cool: Georgia Gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Originally posted by PattyC I was having the same problem and thought maybe I should just give up quilting and take up pole dancing. Ha, ever see a 72 year old on a pole! that would be a sight to behold. Pat:cool: Georgia Gal :P:P I guess the rollers could be adapted for pole dancing! Too funny, Pat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have a whole new vision when I look at my rollers ROFLMAO!:P:P:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wow! I don't even want to imagine that!!:P What a thing to read 1st thing in the morning...sounds like something my mother would say :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Originally posted by PattyC I was having the same problem and thought maybe I should just give up quilting and take up pole dancing. Ha, ever see a 72 year old on a pole! that would be a sight to behold. Anyway, timing was my problem. Set the timing and my thread quit breaking. Pat:cool: Georgia Gal WooHOO! You go girl!!! Make sure someone takes pictures so that you can share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'll never hold my rollers again without thinking of them as poles. It will surely put a sly smile on my face, and nobody here will know why. HA! HA! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_lathem Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sometimes I think I am learning more about LA quilting than I needed to know!! But... maybe this could be incentive for me to take up the hobby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm sure the only way I could dance from my poles, that I would look more like a sloth. Not a nice thoughtie! Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh Sandy, rock on! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I just used a Maderia and initially it did the same thing. Play with the tension is the only thing to do. This needed a very loose top tension and a tightened the lower tension just a bit. I never thought I would make heads or tails of tension. I was much to timid in the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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