DoryJM Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I have a supply of 4.0 needles, but am wondering if most of you use 4.5 for King Tut? I seem to have my tensions dialed in for just all the thread I use except KT. I'm wondering now if my needle size could be the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I use 2 different sized needles....3.5 and 4.0 and that's it. I mostly use the 3.5...I can't imagine going bigger than 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dory, Several factors can play into tension issues with King Tut, including fabric tension, bobbin thread, and even fabric content. It helps to thread the three-hole thread guide differently (view this month's Quilt Talk article for a photo). The larger needle with King Tut really reduces flexing, which can cause the top thread to lay on the back of the quilt. Sometimes a 4.0 will be enough, other times it won't. Unfortunately you'll have to do more experimenting with each quilt to get it just right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks, Dawn. I'll check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I actually use my 3.5's for King Tut....mostly because I forgot it was there and it wasn't a 4.0.... The 4.0's are huge nails (in fact I use the dull ones to hang pictures around the house), can't imagine what a 4.5 would look like...guess it would give a new meaning to "Nailing a Quilt together" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Boccie you are just tooo funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 The machine came with 4's and 4's are all I have. And I actually keep the old ones just for hanging things too. Hmmmm...maybe I'll try a 3.5---4s do leave a big hole. Gotta read Dawn's article first though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dory, I use mostly 3.5 but have used 4.0 on KT. I have some 5.0's but can't imagine what I'd use them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Originally posted by hmerrill Dory, I have some 5.0's but can't imagine what I'd use them on. Maybe if your husband runs out of nails???:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I heard the 5.0s are so big you have to adjust (retime) your machine so they fit and work. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I had trouble with Tut at first, but I read somewhere to thread it differently than I do with So Fine. I use a "running" stitch to weave the thread through the 3-hole tensioner. That seemed to really make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I use King Tut a lot and love it! I just skip holes while threading the machine. I put it through 1 hole of the 3, both places; and this has worked great. No breakage, no pokies. I have had to adjust the tension a bit, not too much though. And I've never had to adjust the bobbin tension. Oh, I know, I talk like I'm an old pro! I'm not; but I have not had any tension problems and have done 4 quilts since February! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Dory, I sent you a U2U about something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got it Myrna...thanks for checking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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