Pat Kuhlman Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 1. I read every post On tension I could find. 2. I replaced my tension assembly ( it needed it), but in new bobbin case. 3. tightened top tension 4. loosened bottom tension 5. set stiches to 11 per inch( may need to go a little higher) 6. loosened my sandwich top, batting, and backing( a little) and it looks so much better, just have to adjust a little more and I think i'll have it. Thank you all so much for the good advise. I copied the ones I used and made a book, so I don't have to look it up next time ( hope I dont misplace my book hmmmmm) Also think I may need different batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm glad you got it resolved Pat, you actually had to replace your tension assembly too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyJack Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 TENSION should be a four letter word thank goodness it isnt i woult be in big trouble it always gives me fits also.wish the could make it adjust like our domestic machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Another invaluable resource for tension (or other thread problems) is the Superior Threads website: http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pat I'm so glad that you are having better tension. That is the one single thing that can ruin your quilting fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 yes I changed assembly checked my wheels everything, once I got started. I have never had this kind of problem before, but think it will be okay know( fingers crossed). I really think most of it is batting, not dense enough( that would be my luck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I truly think sometimes it is the fabric as well! I had a batik top that I just could not get the tension to behave on one particular fabric. The rest of the fabrics have no tension issues. The original thread combination was Marigold Glide top thread and Black Magna Glide bobbin thread. I finally talked to my friend and suggested matching top/bobbin thread. She is fine with that. Lots of ripping but I think we will both be happier. Loaded the next quilt and absolutely no tension issues. King Tut top thread/Magna Glide bobbin thread. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lisa some of the material is very thin and I also think that has something to do with the tension also, but for right know it is doing okay. I'll be glad to get this project done for sure. pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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