chuckrepede Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I am quilting a top using a light color thread on top and black thread on the back. I see the black coming up from the backside between the light stitches. I tried adjusting the top tension, but it seems to make no difference. Do I need to tighten or loosen the bobbin? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 If you see bobbin on the top then you need to tighten the bobbin to pull it down or loosen the top so it is not pulling it up I hope this makes sense look at the screw on the bobbin like a clock and turn right (clockwise to tighten) or Righty tighty and turn left (counter clockwise) to loosen or lefty loosey take notet where the screw is before you turn it so you knowwhere you started I change the bobbin first then go to the top tension... I use jamie Whallen technique to set my boobin he has a u-tube on how he does it ...It is a great place to start Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 If you are using two very contrasting colors you will likely see the other color in the needle holes...this does NOT mean your tension is off. You can tweak your tensions to see if you can get it more to your liking. You might just need to turn the top tension dial a bit towards the front of the machine. Try a quarter turn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 My best suggestion would be to buy some Magna Glide bobbins. Once you get your setting right, you'll have perfect tension nearly every time. I use different colors top and back all at the time with no problem. But yes, you need to either loosed your top tension or tighten your bobbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckrepede Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks to all. After trial and error adjusting both, I'm in a happy place with my stitches. Now, let's finish this puppy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 OMG..there isn't enough vodka in the world to make me think that high of a contrast between top and bottom thread is a good idea. It matches,or is close, or I am not doing it. I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hahahahahhaa, Lynn, that comment made me giggle out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I am soooo glad you were able to resolve your tension issues - it can be so frustrating! I am finding what Lucy shared here to be very true and just something to keep in mind. Sometimes my tension looks atrocious on the frame but things change when you pull it off and sometimes it's tricky to tell what is in the needle hole and what is actually sitting on top of the fabric. I have ventured into contrasting colors on the top and bottom and decided for me, it's not worth the headache...I worry too much about settling later...so I try to use something that will work on both sides....and even recommend that clients choose a backing that will suit the predominant thread used on the top. Just my take on it for what it's worth! If you are using two very contrasting colors you will likely see the other color in the needle holes...this does NOT mean your tension is off. You can tweak your tensions to see if you can get it more to your liking. You might just need to turn the top tension dial a bit towards the front of the machine. Try a quarter turn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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