djohns Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Hi I need help I am quilting a quilt with black batting. They want me to use tan thread on the top and I was going to use black thread in the bobbin but I can see the black thread poking through once in a while. Do you thing this is because the needle holes are big? Should I not use black in the bobbin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Personally, I like to match my bobbin thread to the top color so that this does not happen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 alot depends on how thick your batting is, a very thin batting is harder to balance the two different colored threads. If the batting is thicker the balance becomes a bit easier. If it is too thin in order not to see any pokeys you will need a really good tension and still you may see a little pokey here or there. Usually once the quilt is washed they don't show. But if there is alot you might be better off to match the thread or use a thicker batting. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 It is very difficult to not get a pokie now and then. I almost always match my bobbin thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djohns Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Can you use monofilament thread in the bobbin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Try loosening your bobbin tension and run some test stitches on your excess fabric beside the quilt. I use different colors all the time but make sure I check the tensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I am fairly certain that I have heard other people on this Forum say they have used monofilament in the bobbin (I have not). Do you have a tan and black variegated that you could use on the top? It might make everything blend better. I'd loosen your top tension a bit, so the black bobbin doesn't come up so much. Perhaps the bobbin thread could be a more neutral brown, rather than black??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 It can be done, I would just play with the tension, you may need to loosen the top and/or tighten the bottom just a little, it is just a tug of war game between the two. If you have a batting that is not too thin, it sure makes life easier. I have finally gotten to where I'll agree to use two colors IF the batting is a little thicker..otherwise it just causes way too much stress and who needs stress when you are quilting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 try the magna bobbins,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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