Merryjo2003 173 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well, for a number of reasons, but one of the main one's is this: I most always use different colors and weights of thread on the front and back sides of a quilt. I started out that way 10 years ago and rarely have any problems with tension adjustments. I love the fact that the thread on the opposite side isn't seen or even hinted at on the other side. I pick whatever I like for the back, and then choose colors for the front. I never even worry about the different weights of thread or how many different top threads I may have. Those who know me or any of my thread painting, can see the variety and different types of thread I may use in a piece. My first Millie was the same. Never any problems! I'm so glad I picked a Millie all those years ago! The pic is a customer who brought me two fabrics she just wanted me to quilt so she can make a bunch of placemats and candle mats to sell at her church's fundraiser. She's just going to cut them out and bind them! Easy peasy! susanramey and quiltmonkey 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beachside Quilter 704 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wonderful, Merry Jo! I love my Millie, too! After all, what's not to Love??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delld 2,047 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I love my Frannie Ann too!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlnewell 468 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Tension looks perfect! Mine's pretty good too, but i do have an occasional blip. I've noticed that I have more tension issues if I use a 3.5 instead of a 4.0 needle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustSewSimple 596 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 My Lenni was like that.. Just thread and go. My Freedom takes a bit more tender lovin' to get her to play well. I do know how great it is to just grab a top thread and go! It allows you to be able to concentrate on that next stitch!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srichardson 241 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I just saw some of you quilting today at the El Camino Quilt Show. I love your chickens! I liked them when you posted your thread painting on the forum but it is even better in person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyAboutQuilting 156 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 That's the way my Lenni is too. Love the beautiful stitches! I very rarely have the same color thread on the top and the backing. And that' one of the many reasons why we love our APQS machines! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Sue! Thank you! Did you see the appliqué quilt that's the guild opportunity quilt this year? I would dearly love to win that one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srichardson 241 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Sue! Thank you! Did you see the appliqué quilt that's the guild opportunity quilt this year? I would dearly love to win that one! Yes I did see the opportunity quilt. I had already bought tickets as it had been at one of my guild meetings last month. When I saw it at the meeting it looked very familiar. It took me a few minutes to realize that I had seen it on the forum a few days earlier. It is beautifully quilted. I too would like to win it but I am not holding my breath! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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