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Longarming
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:34 pm
by westsc318
Does anyone know why I am getting what looks like little bumps, or knots on the back of my quilts in the stitching when I am longarming? At first I thought it was my batting, but now I think it might be thread. aAny suggestions?
Re: Longarming
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:57 am
by cindyg
You might need to rethread your machine and take the bobbin out and put it back in, make sure your needle is in properly or check the tension.
Re: Longarming
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:17 pm
by quilterbee
Have you joined Yahoos many longarm groups? Homequiltingsystems is the largest with over 3000 members. Lots of help there, Amie
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Re: Longarming
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:19 pm
by Inge
before you make your first stitch, make sure that your bobbin thread is on top of the quilt.
Re: Longarming
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:28 am
by auntjana
Great home town!! - Don't stay and stitch in the same place - the thread builds up knots that way.
Re: Longarming
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:11 am
by purrfect-lady
Everybody is giving great ideas to troubleshoot.
Is your machine clean and oiled? I oil about every 4-5 bobbins. I even oil when my machine is idle - about every 2 to 4 weeks when I think about it.
What kind of thread do you use? I found my machine does not like certain threads. You may have to experiment to find out what's best for yours. I usually use Superior Sew Fine on top and Bottom Line prewound bobbins. Now I have no problems - (usually).