peglu Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Okay, so I did it. Turned on the machine and started a practice piece. This is GREAT! And, to my delight, not one birds nest, loop on the back or broken thread . One question though. The machine seems heavy/hard to move. Are my wheels adjusted too tight, or they just a little on the heavy side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yes, the cams on your wheels might need adjusting. In the manual you will find clear instructions and photos on how to adjust all four cams. Everyone sets their machine the way they like. Personally for me I like my machine loosey goosey but it's a personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Your wheels may be too tight or your trusses may be too high causing the drag. I know I had my trusses way too high and once I adjusted them I was much happier. I like my wheels a little tighter than Shana but it is all personal preference. I think the wheels took me the longest to get right! Don't be afraid to tweak them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I don't have trusses, so it must be my wheels. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliagraves Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Also check to see if you have thread wrapped around the wheels - this can cause drag. You can also have your hopping foot too low.You should be able to fit a business card under it when there's no quilt. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaDay Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Okay- slap me up side my head. We used to live out in CA near San Francisco. SO . . . I am thinking Drag Queens. You know, we just don't have that out in Kansas. . . Ru Paul. Go get em girl. . . or get our the crescent wrench and adjust like the fine ladies said above. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Too funny!:P !No, I'm not looking to dress up when I quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Peggy, Glad you got started:D I loosened my wheels and think they are better - may even loosen a bit more. Circles are much better with looser wheels. Also had to play with my tension and now is much better. Finally - since I am new to all this, did have a couple of birds nests when I started in manual - have to get the timing down between hitting the start button and sewing right away. Maybe I should start at as slow speed and then once I am going increase the speed? Enjoy:) Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbipatillo Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Peglu, check the level on your table also. I read here that it can go out of level and cause drag. not too long ago my machine was suddenly started dragging for an unknown reason. It couldn't be anything I was doing, right? Yea, I had locked the rails so I could clean the Bobbin area... duh on me. bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Peglu Which machine do you have since you don't have trusses? Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I have a ten foot table. No trusses needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 make sure your channel locks aren't on...dont ask how I know this one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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