cathyh Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well I am having a hard time with this quilt that I am currently working on!!! It's the same one that I changed out the wide back because it looked so bad. Today I hit a fat intersection while SID'ing around a block. The event startled me so much (my first needle break on this machine though I have had plenty on my DM!) that I jerked the handle and the since the machine was in SR it kept stitching. The needle broke at the eye and created a sharp edge that shredded both top and back for about an inch. Thank goodness this is my quilt but I am still upset. Ay suggestions out there on how I should approach the repair? I did not find the needle piece that broke off. I thoroughly cleaned the bobbin area and felt for burrs. I could not find any. I put on my practice sandwich and threaded the machine with some cotton variegated fil-tec thread and manga glide in the bobbin. So far no shredding or breaking, she is sewing great. Am I out of the woods on this? Could that needle piece be lurking in the bobbin basket and hook area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Check your quilt! I've had the needle break off and bury in the quilt! Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I had four needle breaks in the quilt I just finished, still haven't found one needle head. That quilt is now packed to send to its owner. Will need to scour a wider circle from my machine to find it, luckily I have tiled floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hmmm, it had to go somewhere...maybe on the floor? or carpet? or maybe it is lodged in the batting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I had that happen the other day while doing a pantograph. I couldn't find the needle head either, not even in the batting. Fortunately the quilt was batik top and backing and, while some threads were shredded most were OK. I showed the customer and she couldn't even see where it happened. In the past, where the damage was more severe, after explaining it to the customer, I have taken a scrap from the backing and got a scrap from the her to cover the front damage. I then made a very small applique over the damaged areas on the backing and front. So sorry this happened to you. Just the noise is so startling that I mentally freeze for a second or two - hence the damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks, Anne , I think I will do a little appliqué on front and back to cover the shreds. My only problem is that this is a BOM and it was one of those where we were given just enough fabric for the block, so I am going to have to try and find the fabric. Fortunately it was local and I meet with the group this week. I found the needle tip on the floor- YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 So sorry you had that problem. Applique should work. Hopefully you can find a piece of fabric that will work for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I broke a needle and have some damage on quilt back. Does anyone have another idea for fixing. I put fusible on the inside for strength. Any other suggestions? Is there a fusible that is translucent? What about fray ck. want to give customer some options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Fray Block is a June Tailor product and superior to Fray Check. It needs to be warmed and shaken in the tube before application, but it dries clear and soft. I bought it at Joanns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I think you and Linda have it under control. Could you supply a label for your customer to put there? Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thank you Linda, I'm off to see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 By using FRAY BLOCK (Not fray check!!!) you can seal the fraying area from needle cuts, by applying the Block then using a finger and a pin, pat the fabric into place. It will make it nearly invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I got the fray block and Alene's fray stop product. Made samples of frayed fabric , marked and tested each. Gave to customer to let her decide. I think both were about the same. She was very nice, we had a hard time finding place when looking for it. Hope it won't happen again., but I'm sure it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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