Callie_Grace Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hello from Kansas! I am new to longarming and purchased a Ultimate 1 last February, but due to financing did not purchase a table from Grammie until December. So now I have been practicing and practicing. I do have a question though. My ultimate is non-stitch regulated and only has the stop/start button. When I hit the button to stop it take a little bit for the needle to stop moving, like the motor is slowly stopping. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to make the needle stop moving when I hit the button? I am currently practicing a design that I pan to use on a friends baby quilt that needs to be done before the 2nd week of February. I am still learning to make a consistent stitch length, so far I am moving too fast! If I turn the sped up I seem to be breaking the thread every few inches! Since I am new to this I wanted to share how I have been doing so far. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! <a href=" title="Practice on the longarm by Callie_Grace, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6743392333_8665f8b1f8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Practice on the longarm"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Heilman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi Callie, I would look up needle speed adj. in your manual. There is a little tiny brass screw under the hood that adjusts needle speed. Your's sounds like it is a little fast and that is causing it to make a couple more stitches after you hit the power button to turn it off. If this seems daunting to do call Amy at the factory, she is great at helping you over the phone. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Semmens Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Callie I would say you are off to a great start! I started with an Ultimate II, and my stitching didn't look that good for several months so you are a head of the curve. Practice Practice Practice is going to make all the difference in the world for you. On my Ultimate the motor/needle stopped as soon as I hit the button. So I would probably give Amy a call at APQS this morning, I'm sure there is a minor adjustment that just needs to be made to her..... and you will be able to have the control that you need. Amy is great! And can talk you through just about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 You asked if its normal for the machine to take several stitches after you hit the stop button.... Simple answer yes, after many many conversations with Mark, about My ULT II, I started calling it the "slide stop". Im so smiling here, I would look ahead usually aiming for a seam and plan my stop, knowing it would it would take two or so. Think extra stitches..hit the button and .. slide into the seam. With practice it will become second nature. Your practice piece is looking good!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Welcome to APQS forums. This is the best place to be for info, encouragement and friends. Be sure to post pictures of your quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Fantastic start, Callie! I am not an Ult I user, but others that are will chime in. Welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 For a newbie, your stitching and design is looking wonderful. Keep going, So glad to have you with us, I think I'd call Amy. she is a wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Callie, Looks good to me. Remember you don't have to load another piece to practice. If you use light thread, you can roll back to the top and use a darker thread to practice. After you fill that up, just add a different top to the sandwich and start over again. It saves a lot of money that way. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Welcome Callie! Looks like you are off to a great start! Keep practicing and we will look forward to seeing your pictures and watching your progress. We've all been there and are still learning new things every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi Callie, Welcome, this is a great place to ask for help and information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Callie You will learn to hit the off switch just before you want to stop. My Ultimate 1 is the same, I have the Intelliquilter turn the motor off about a third of an inch before the end of the stitching. Read everything here you can about thread breaks and you will quickly see there are lots of variables. You didn't say what thread and needles you are using. Most thread you use on your domestic sewing machine does not work well on our high speed longarms. Start with a 4.0 needle and a forgiving thread like So Fine and branch out from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi Callie! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Callie! You have only just began! Keep PPPing! It get better all the time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Callie, I have an Utl 1 and yes it is normal to take a couple of stitches after hitting the off button. You will get use to it soon. Your quilting is looking good. Keep up the good work;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome Callie! I cannot answer this question, but sounds like others are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi Callie Welcome to the AQS family. You are in the right place Fabulous people and tons of information to be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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