tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post4862755998007572788..comments2024-03-26T16:11:43.726-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Avril and I Aren't SpeakingSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-47882679928164863022015-09-07T18:27:01.960-04:002015-09-07T18:27:01.960-04:00Afraid I can't help either . When tensions nee...Afraid I can't help either . When tensions need changed I put my head in a bucket and scream or rather I stomp off in a huff and hope it rights itself overnight helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-61431692704992696152015-09-05T20:44:40.072-04:002015-09-05T20:44:40.072-04:00I had the same problem with Sulky variegated threa...I had the same problem with Sulky variegated threads this week. The thread broke every six inches or so, no matter what I did! Didn't have that problem with the Connecting Threads variegated I used on another section, but I didn't have the right colors in the CT thread for the other sections. I HIGHLY recommend Glide thread - it's inexpensive, runs like a dream in both top and bobbin on my long arm, and comes in a BAJILLION colors! You can find it at bobbin central.com. And do you have a TOWA tension tester? I got mine from Superior Threads and it really helps with bobbin tension when you change threads. And I love your scallops - have you tried Press & Seal (the food wrap) to test your quilting patterns on? It sticks to the fabric while you doodle!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-32003180716700561292015-09-04T17:21:39.071-04:002015-09-04T17:21:39.071-04:00I'm a hand quilter, so absolutely no idea! Bu...I'm a hand quilter, so absolutely no idea! But I really love those variegated threads in the second picture down :) Hope you find a solution!Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-79906096625194744642015-09-04T08:55:12.166-04:002015-09-04T08:55:12.166-04:00Hope you get this sorted, I'm tempted to say c...Hope you get this sorted, I'm tempted to say change thread but I've had issues on my small home machine and even that didn't solve things for me!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-79274845707309284872015-09-03T17:31:56.518-04:002015-09-03T17:31:56.518-04:00This is way out of my element Sandra, so I have no...This is way out of my element Sandra, so I have no advice for you. I do think it is really cool how you use vinyl to get an idea of what your quilting will look. Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-24405009891403006512015-09-03T16:41:57.522-04:002015-09-03T16:41:57.522-04:00I feel your frustration Sandra. I have been throug...I feel your frustration Sandra. I have been through the same issues and have wanted to scream. My machine seems to like Glide thread and when I change the tension issues start. I have just done a quilt with Minkee on the back and used the same needle and tension settings as with cotton. Did you try more than one spool of thread-it may just be a bad spool? Your drawn out design looks great.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11035448151496133522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-28971938346183213542015-09-03T15:27:46.916-04:002015-09-03T15:27:46.916-04:00Sorry to hear about your troubles. It's very ...Sorry to hear about your troubles. It's very frustrating when things don't go according to plan. Good luck.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-91654502228213418902015-09-03T13:46:33.982-04:002015-09-03T13:46:33.982-04:00Sorry I can't offer any solutions to your thre...Sorry I can't offer any solutions to your thread issue, but I sure hope it resolves soon, because the quilting you have planned for your butterflies is out of this world good! And I really want to see it when it's finished :)Tish Stemplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570537698525430053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-21466782102845474492015-09-03T11:21:31.303-04:002015-09-03T11:21:31.303-04:00Beautiful wheelchair quilt!!!
Can't help you ...Beautiful wheelchair quilt!!! <br />Can't help you out....you're the one in the family who got all the talent so I know nowt!!Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911266248363959007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-15414600778897317792015-09-03T10:31:14.524-04:002015-09-03T10:31:14.524-04:00I LOVE the scallops. I would try a larger needle,...I LOVE the scallops. I would try a larger needle, and if that doesn't work a different thread. Sorry I'm not much help. Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-760967691818271842015-09-03T09:59:55.522-04:002015-09-03T09:59:55.522-04:00Oh man, I am sorry to hear about the issues with A...Oh man, I am sorry to hear about the issues with Avril. I have to admit I looked for a thread my long arm liked and just stick with it, so I don't have a ton of ideas for you. I did find that my machine was not a fan of pre-wound bobbins, but it looks like you've tried using your own wound bobbins, too. Good luck!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.com