Sheagatzi Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'm finally venturing into non-stitch regulated mode. I think I'm actually leaning towards it now! However, I am having troubles with my bobbin breaking at the starts and stops /pauses. I have it set at 13 as I am a pretty fast quilter, but when I start, it is too fast so my bobbin thread always breaks. Any suggestions? Is it just something that I will get better at, or is there a trick to this non SR mode? I have also noticed that when I am ON stitch regulated mode (setting at 11) because I stitch faster, it's almost like my stitches are longer than they are when doing more slower work, at the same setting (11 on stitch regulated). Has anyone else noticed that? Could this also be the problem to my tension issues that I have been posting about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 As far as non stitch regulated, it is practice. The stitch regulated difference might mean you need yo adjust your encoders. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've noticed smaller stitches when I'm moving slower to SID when compared to a little quicker speed, such as in feathering or background filling while in SR mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 It always happens to me too. When I'm going slower, the stitches are smaller. Faster, they are longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquiltit Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I suggest you need to check the anti-spin spring in your bobbin. It sounds like that the bobbin is spinning freely and the thread snaps when u begin to sew Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi Andrea, I had the same problem at first, try slowing down. With a bit of practice, it shouldn't effect your design, and it gives you more time to stop/start & think where you want to go next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Andrea: I'm with Carol. When I first got Zelda, I had a similar problem breaking thread (she wasn't stitch regulated then). It seemed that the bobbin would spin after she stopped stitching. I learned from asking people about it, that there should have been a backlash spring in the bobbin case. Apparently the previous owner had removed it. I put one in and the problem went away. (actually I think I made a card stock disk that I put in the bobbin case to serve the same purpose) Take a look at your bobbin case situation and see if that might be the source of your problem. Good luck. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Is there any reason you can't slow down a bit? I'm a fairly slow quilter, and haven't had any problem with thread breaks when I'm in manual mode. I did, however, have problems with breaks at the end of the row when my IQ was stitching -- I let it go at a faster speed than I do. I bought a pigtail bobbin case, and that seems to have really helped things out. I think normal rotation of the hook leaves the thread at a very vulnerable spot (about 9 o'clock) when running quickly and then coming to a stop. The pigtail will hold your thread out of that normal spot and reduce the breakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's not my speed - it's right at the very start - as if everything is spinning too fast and the bobbin thread breaks. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to order another bobbin backlash spring and see if that helps. Or just switch back to SR for now. LOL Holy cow, I went to check shipping costs on a spring and it is 23.00 to ship to Canada!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 check with Matt at sparrow studios in Edmonton or he has a studio in Calgary doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW Quilter Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Andrea, That shipping charge is outrageous! The backlash or brake spring is only $2 and some change and doesn't weigh anything. I have the guy from the CA APQS store coming to my house Monday to look at my machine. I could have him bring a couple to me and mail them to you. It shouldn't be much more than a letter would cost to send. If you would like me to do this, PM me and I will be happy to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 You are sweet- I'm sure it is some kind of apqs automated shipping 'glitch' . Nonetheless I'm going to contact Sparrow Studioz first and see if they have an extra lying around. If not, contact apqs and ask them about that crazy shipping. Linda, I may take you up on your offer - you are so kind to offer, thank you! Let me see if I can go the other route first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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