Bliss carriage

[Stagecl]

I haven’t been on here in so long but I need help! I upgraded my 2008 Freedom to bliss about 8 years ago or so. Due to life’s events my machine was stored until last year. I am having trouble with the carriage. There is about a 1/4” play in the front of the carriage which then proceeds to get stuck or tight so the carriage barely moves or creates flat sides on feathers because I can’t move the machine. I’m in the middle of a quilt with no zipper system so I’m waiting to finish quilting it before I fix the machine. I will say these are the worst feathers I have ever quilted. What needs to be done? Does it need service?

 

Thank you,

Cheryl

[SueD]

Is your frame square?  

Did you install the carriage correctly on the frame?  When I put my carriage on, I tilt the back end up because there's a lip on the front that needs to go underneath an edge on the table. 

Can you post some pics of where the carriage sits on the bliss rails?

[Stagecl]

Thank you for your insights! I will check to see if it is squared. I assumed it was which is not always the case. I will check the lip too to make sure it is on right. It may be a day or two before I can get a picture up. It is a large quilt on the machine right now so taking a picture may prove difficult in getting a clear shot. 

Cheryl

[Stagecl]

So we squared up the frame. Then tightened the screws that keep the front end on the carriage and it smooth as butter now!