DoryJM Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Originally posted by quiltmonkey Originally posted by DoryJM ......I'm wondering if the heat ...........may have caused the bobbin tension to loosen? Absolutely very very very possible! Metal expands in heat and shrinks in colder temps. I try to "drop test" my bobbins with every fill and adjust my bobbin tension as necessary. Just a habit I got into a long time ago. I also blow out and (sometimes if needed) use my precision oil drop bottle to drip a little oil drop in there, too. Oh and I don't have the magna glides. I'm old fashioned and wind my own. I check my tension on every bobbin as well--prewounds, I may be old fashioned, but I'm lazy!! I obviously screwed up with this one. Back out to re-sew now...I'll be so glad when this quilt goes home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Aw, man, I hate it when things like that happen. Is there any way we can make frogging a ZEN experience? NO? I thought not, but no harm trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 G-r-o-a-n. Tension problems are unnerving. And when you have to frog, that's time-consuming but then you also have to quilt that row again. (sigh). When I have thread problem with my quilts: -if the problem is on the back of the quilt, then my top tension is usually not right. -if the front of the quilt is boogered, then the bobbin tension is usually too loose/too tight. It's the opposite of what you might think. That's the way I learned it. My biggest problem is when I change top threads, I sometimes forget to check that the new thread is inside the tension disks instead of 'riding' on the outside. I hope that you will post a photo of your quilt, Dory. Log cabins are classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I just finished (actually a bit ago since we've been out feeding and petting pones), and I just say that I'm thrilled that "re"-sewing is so much faster than "un"-sewing! Best compliment though...as I was taking it off the frame, Dennis looked over and then came over and looked closer. He say, in his opinion, its one of the best quilts I've ever done. Now let's hope the customer feels the same way. Pic soon...I'm in doing the bill now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Della Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Oh gosh....scary story!!! As you know I am just a beginner and have not had that happen...yet! What is a yurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Sorry for your troubles, Dori. When it is hot, the machine needs to be oiled more frequently... FUSES: you can get them at Radio Shack!!! Ask me how I know...a five pack was about $6.00 (I think). Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Ahhhh,,,I love success stories that involve overcoming obstacles. Thanks Dory for keeping us tuned in to your woes and ahs. Waiting for the pictures..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Originally posted by Della What is a yurt? Della, my studio is in a yurt. Its a round "building." If you go to my blog and search for "yurt," you'll find several entries with pics. I absolutely LOVE it...except for the middle of the day in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Here's a pic of the whole quilt...as requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Close-up of quilting. (And, yes, I wimped out. I did a leaf meander rather than feathers in the light areas.) The "heatwave" pattern is what I spent hours ripping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 WOW !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Beautiful Dory! Couldn't be better!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just "BEAUTI-MUS" ...... Love log cabins set in the barn raising pattern.... You did GOOD Dory ..... !!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Beautiful Dory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 FABULOSITY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Well, girlie, those stitches look Per-fict!!! I love your meander! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Beautiful, Dory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Great Job....Thanks for the pictures. and a lovely yurt you do have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Very pretty! I keep my bobbins set at about 20-25. Even with the magna glides, I check each and every one. Sometimes I think it just depends on the way I breathe when I put the bobbin in the case! But, as long as I keep the tension in that range and am not afraid to adjust my top tension, I have no problems. I do keep a little basket of scraps available near the machine and will stitch one down on the left side of the quilt where I (hopefully) have extra backing and batting. I do a test run of tight loops and spikey points. I can tell from that whether I'll have any problems. As long as I adjust the tension there and don't change the threads I'm using throughout the quilt, I'm fine. If I change to a different sort of thread, I stitch on another patch and test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks again, everyone! Linda, I don't have a Towa gauge, so I do the "drop" test. Usually, I drop the bobbin right out of the case onto the ground! Boni, I LOVE my yurt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Dori the quilt is beautiful, you did a fabulous job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 beautiful quilting and quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakequilter Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 It's really nice, Dory. Well worth the time you spent 'rippin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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