Pat Kuhlman Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Just finished custom quilt ( took a long time) But when finished pokies on back where color thread was used small eyelashes around curves where colored thread was used Not on top just back, did finger nail test threw out quilting never felt any thing. Light color no problem will try to add pic\'s Any sugestions on how to avoid this problem again, or how to fix , would be appriciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lee Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Pat you might want to check your tension or try a new needle,,, sometimes this is always what makes this happen Wish I could be more help... your quilt is beautiful Wilma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I will often match the bobbin and top thread color even if it will show on the backing to avoid pokies when doing custom work. I let the customer know that I will be using different thread in the bobbin to avoid this problem. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have had this same thing happen when using a different color on top and bottom. A higher loft batting helps but it\'s a real challenge. A busy back makes a difference too. Hmmm, always a dilemma when you have a plain backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Usually when this happens, I find it\'s a tension issue. Try a test by tightening the top tension a bit. I always recheck the bottom tension, but usually I find it\'s the top tension. I recently had the same problem on a customer quilt and no matter what I did, it didn\'t help much. The backing fabric was really thin. Maybe that had something to do with it. I tell my customers that the 1/4 inch edge and a little to the side (even if I have to slap a small piece of muslin over the patting) is my area to set the tension. I do a few small curves and a couple of sharp turns (points) and check the stitch quality before I start. Then I periodically check the back to make sure it\'s still okay while I\'m quilting. I have zippers so it\'s real easy to check. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLM Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 If you are getting eyelashes, then the top tension needs to be tightened. If the tension is correct, there will be a dot of the bobbin color on the top, and a dot of the needle color on the back. I do not recommend muslin or light backings and I usually match to bobbin color to the top thread color. Here\'s a link to some information from Superior thread. There is alot of good information on their website. http://www.superiorthreads.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=100 Janet Mohler Colorado Springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thank you for the information, I added it to my favorites. I just dont know why it happened on just the colored thread all some wieght of thread, same company. Lady is coming out to pick quilt up tomorrow. Please keep commenting it is avery big help to here from all you Quilters God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyeQ Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Well the EASIEST thing is to match the threads top and bottom (or like was said have thick batting, that\'s a great thing), but that isn\'t always the best option for the quilt. I just did one for a customer this week w/dark red thread on top and varigated beige to brown on the back because that\'s what would look best. The top was dark colors and the back light, tightly woven (400 thread count) sheet. I allow sheets, I actually use them almost exclusively. Just not that high a thread count, so I didn\'t know what to expect and stayed w/the #4 needle, when I would have probably gone w/ a 3.5 w/different colors to avoid the specks you see of color thru the needle holes (make sense?). Anyway I just kept tinkering w/it at the edge and kept the bobbin SO loose, 90- 100 on the Towa and tightened the top tension until I could see pokies from the bobbin then backed off a tad. It wasn\'t my favorite look, but the customer loved it and that\'s what decides it in the end I guess. It can be done, it just takes patience and practice, and possibly adult beverages. Don\'t give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyeQ Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Front This was also the first time I used my laser on my Freedom. Worked out great from the front. Just plopped the pic of the cowboy and went to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyeQ Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I just didn\'t think that all that quilting would be too forgiving on the back in RED! I knew that 2 different colors was the best option. For me and the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thank you TracyeQ It is always such a help to see pictures with explaination I will keep on practising I talked to owner of quilt, I do quilts for her at discount to get practise I think she will like the quilt ( Front looks Great) I have learned something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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