MastiffMomQlt Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I was quilting when my top thread started behaving rudely. It was shredding & misbehaving. I tried all the usual stuff, new needle, check tension, thread path & it was still being kind of a jerk. Then I remembered Dawn saying to check the pig tail guides as over time, they can get a groove worn into them. At very close inspection, sure enough, my pig tails were groovin' (On a Sunday afternoon...) Now, here's the cool part, I had ordered extra misc supplies when I ordered my M & M wheels earlier this year-- just in case. My Girl Scout training came in handy, always be prepared OK, it's not a great story, but it sure was long, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Me too, Caron I just noticed a groove on my pigtail above the needle and changed it out actually before i had any problems. just happened to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Way to plan ahead and keeping Dawn in your head is always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 An easy way to check that pig tail above the needle, is to, before you thread your needle the next day, run your thread around it a bit. I always unthread my machine before I put it to sleep. I then wrap the thread around one of the handle thumb screws. Remove the bobbin and place a hunk of batting under the foot. The next time I quilt I just grab the thread and do a little circling around the pig tail to clean it out and check for groves/burrs. By the hour.................zeke.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Way to be prepared! (from another Girl Scout!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Someone I know very well may soon have a replacement for you that will never get a groove in it. (I'm workin' on it -- just need to get the price down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Isn't it nice to have a place to share the little victories that happen? Yeah, Caren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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