Starla Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 This is a bed runner 103" wide and 39" long. I am using Rainbows ( Brasillia Blue ) for the top and so fine ( Pearl ) for the back, 4.0 needle...Hobbs 80/20 ( pre pkg ..very thin ) batting. The backing fabric is very light. I am getting little blue dots on the back every now and then....Now I am getting blue in the face...UGHHHH. I have adjusted everything... I was wondering...if I placed another layer of batting.. it might would give the thread more space to meet in the middle instead of the back! I have never used 2 layers of batting....will I need to raise the foot on my Millie... How will I tell if I need to raise the foot and then ...how do I do that. 2 layers of batting would just give the quilting more definition ...correct???? Thanks for your help !!! Any suggestions would be appreciated.. Starla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Starla - I can't answer all your questions but I will try to help with a couple. I have used 2 layers of hobbs 80/20. I did not have to raise my foot. And yes it will give your quilting more definition. I love using 2 layers for my personal quilts. Good luck and some one else should be answering the rest of your questions soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 i've used 2 layers of 80/20 and didn't change my hopping foot either. it looks nice, too. i use a 3.5 needle for rainbows. actually, i use a 3.5 needle for everything these days. i like 9 for stitch length on varigated thread so you can see it better. the first thing i try for occasional pokies is to slow down. if that doesn't work, i'd fiddle with the tension a bit - tighten the top just a bit. no for the disclaimer, i am not an expert. if someone contradicts what i have said, assume they are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Yes, that sounds like a good solution. As you said, the pre-pack 80/20 is thinner. Two layers should be no problem -- no need to adjust hopping foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starla Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I was finally able to get the tension right.....no top thread showing on the back...YEAH. Thank you for the help, Starla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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