Debra Spincic Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hi, I am a brand new Millie owner. I've been quilting on the machine a few weeks and today decided to try quilting from the back. Not even halfway down the first row, the thread broke. When I pulled out the bobbin case to pull out a length of bobbin thread, the inner spring flew out. Question: what is the right way to put the spring back into the case? There are notches on the top. Do they go to the right or left when looking into the case? Thank you so much! Debra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hi. I use a flat screwdriver to get it pushed into the notches, or to pry it out. The half moon shape fits where you see that shape in the bobbin case. The springy thingies poke out towards you. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Spincic Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I was able to get the spring back into the case. Thanks! But, now the tension is a mess. The underside has loops. I've tried different bobbins and have done a little adjusting of the bobbin case screw. I hesitated to do that since the whole set up is practically brand new. I don't understand how the spring springing out of the case could have caused the tension to go awry. I was under the impression the spring was for backlash not tension. Maybe I am getting backlash? Do I need to post a picture? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQ'd Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sometimes when your thread breaks it messes up your threading. I would try rethreading the whole machine, take out the bobbin case and the bobbin, and reinsert the bobbin. Loops on the back are usually upper thread, sounds like your upper thread has jumped out of the tension disks. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Spincic Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thank you so much! I glanced at the top thread before but hadn't rethreaded. When I did that and did a practice run, my stitching was back to gorgeous! My husband's solution was to have a new bobbin case overnighted in the morning! This was a much better solution. Thanks again! As an additional help to someone who might want to know about the spring in the bobbin case--it is explained on the maintenance DVD that comes with the machine. There is a small slot at the top of the case and the notched top of the spring slips in there. According to the DVD, there is only one way the spring will fit into the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Boy, I bet that was surprising wasn't it. Hope you were wearing your glasses. Don't want to poke out your eyes. zeke............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrinkOfNorway Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I love my new Lucey already and we do have fun, but the spring in the bobbincase comes out:( I am using prewond magna glide L bobbins..the tension is perfect...I even tried an other bobbincase but same thing happens..can you help telling me what I am doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 When using the Magna Glide bobbins the check spring should be removed from the bobbin case. Give it a try. And yes, tension is perfect with these bobbins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrinkOfNorway Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thank you soooo much!! You can tell I am totally new to longarm quilting cant you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolO Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Talking about bobbin spring, I have a question. What is the purpose of the bobbin spring? I found out by accidently not having the bobbin spring in that I got better thread tension and I wasn't using Magna Glide prewounds. Also has anyone had any problems with a bobbin that makes a lot of noise when the machine is running? Thanks, Carol Osburn Millier with CQ Amarillo, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 The purpose of the bobbin spring is to stop the bobbin from continuing to unwind within the bobbin case when you stop sewing. It has its own inertia and will keep moving for a split second after you stop. This causes a small build up of bobbin thread on the back of your stitching. The bobbin making a lot of noise could be caused if it is no longer round from having been dropped on a hard floor. Are you cleaning the bobbin case of lint with each bobbin change. Are you also oiling the bobbin area when you clean your machine? Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'm findig that the magna bobbins are a bit clattery in my Millie as compared to the steel or alum ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolO Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for the info. Yes, I do clean the bobbin each time I change it or check it for lint. And I will check to make sure it is round. I appreciate your info. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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