BobbieJones Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I struggled for two days running metallic thread in my machine. After realizing that I had exhausted everything I knew of to resolve my problem I decided to call APQS for support. Within 5 minutes Dawn was able to trouble shoot and resolve my problem. By putting a thread net over the cone of thread it stopped twisting as it moved down the thread path. No more broken thread. I'm kicking myself for not calling sooner. The best part is that Dawn and the rest of the staff always do it with a smile and never make me feel incompetent. Thank you, Thank you!! You are the best!! I hope the resolution to my problem will help others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thanks for posting the info Bobbie. Glad to hear that you are up and running. It is great to know that help is readily available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I don't have thread nets, but could a cut piece of a nylon work? Just curious as I have a wall hanging coming up that I'm going to use metallic on. I have not used metallic in my quilting yet so I'm a little nervous and glad you posted about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieJones Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Marci: I don't know about a piece of nylon working. I got my thread net from Superior Threads when I ordered thread. Be sure to use a 4.5 needle, slow down and only go thru 1 hole on the thread guide above the tension disc. If you have any trouble APQS will help you. I only know about Superior metallic thread, others may be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Originally posted by whitepinesquilter I don't have thread nets, but could a cut piece of a nylon work? Just curious as I have a wall hanging coming up that I'm going to use metallic on. I have not used metallic in my quilting yet so I'm a little nervous and glad you posted about this! Yes it will work. Ardelle also suggested using a tubular gauze bandage, that works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Silly me, I went up to my hen's nest and found a net in with my serger cones. It is now with the metallic thread And I do have the tubular gauze also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobbieJones Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 This has been a problem for me for way to long. It feels so good to have a solution. I'm still doing the happy dance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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