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From: ashlynnsgramma
Date: 10-12-2005, 02:53 AM (1 of 20)
 I surely do hope someone out there can give me some help or advice. I am a fairly new quilter. I have a Husqvarna viking designer se. I have everything set on the free motion settings. I am actually getting fairly good at my puzzle shapes for stippling. However...it doesn't seem to matter how I adjust the top thread tension the bobbin thread is tight and looks pulled. Especially in curve areas. This makes the back of my quilt look horrible! If anyone has any hints suggestions or words of encouragement they would be much welcomed!Thanks, Robin [b][font=Tahoma][size=4][color=Teal]Robin
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User: ashlynnsgramma
Member since: 10-12-2005 Total posts: 6 
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From: esrun3
Date: 10-12-2005, 09:55 AM (2 of 20)
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Hi. can't be of any help with your machine problem as I use a singer and haven't had that problem but want to welcome you to the boards. I'm sure someone will be along soon with some good answers for you! Lots of knowledge here and the folks are wonderful! Welcome again-hope you'll share your accomplishments with us.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: carman
Date: 10-12-2005, 11:24 AM (3 of 20)
i don't think it is the top tension problem, it is sounding like the bobbin i know when i took a class we even were told to put the top tension to "0" all the time. you do have the feed dogs down  and you are not pulling it both directions, towards you and away? i am assuming then that you can get a really good straight stitch with no bobbin issues? welcome to the boards as well 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-12-2005, 11:43 AM (4 of 20)
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I have a Husqvarna viking , not the same one that you have. I put the tension on 0 and put the feed dogs down.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: ashlynnsgramma
Date: 10-12-2005, 02:13 PM (5 of 20)
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first of all, Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have read alot of q and a on here and learned alot....I do have the feed dogs down and the upper tension is at 0...I get a beautiful normal straight stitch and the programmed stitches are good too. I am not afraid of readjusting the bobbin i just don't know how...I guess I'll take it back to the dealer and see what they say....I had a D1 and didn't have this problem with free motion.... Thanks much to every one! Robin [b][font=Tahoma][size=4][color=Teal]Robin
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User: ashlynnsgramma
Member since: 10-12-2005 Total posts: 6
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From: carman
Date: 10-12-2005, 04:08 PM (6 of 20)
there is a TINY screw on the bobbin contraption  and you loosen or tighten it like two hairs at time, as it is SMALL, i have two bobbin thingies, lol, one for regular sewing and one for messing around, like bobbin thread painting or thick bobbin threads etc.
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: ashlynnsgramma
Date: 10-13-2005, 01:24 AM (7 of 20)
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Thank you all for your advice. I took the machine to my dealer...they set it up and helped me get my settings just perfect. As I thought it was operator error. These new fangled machines that do everything but your dishes are great as long as you know how to set every thing...but...boy if you don't it can be terribly upsetting. Robin [b][font=Tahoma][size=4][color=Teal]Robin
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User: ashlynnsgramma
Member since: 10-12-2005 Total posts: 6
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From: carman
Date: 10-13-2005, 10:51 AM (8 of 20)
| what did they do? |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: ashlynnsgramma
Date: 10-14-2005, 02:13 AM (9 of 20)
There is a tension setting that is separate from the upper or bobbin setting. You have to go into a "utility" screen on the machine. The default setting 4.6 and I had to go to 6.4+. Then we tried different feet and we decided on the Q-foot. It makes a very nice and even stitch. Now my thread isn't breaking and pulling. I have quilted approximately 1/4th of my project and I will likely have it finished by the 1st of next week. It is a quilt that is applique and has blocks that is a Paper doll and the accompanying blocks are the paper doll clothes. Then there is a place for the childs name and date of birth. It is for my Grand-daughter's 1st birthday the 1st part of next month 
[b][font=Tahoma][size=4][color=Teal]Robin
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User: ashlynnsgramma
Member since: 10-12-2005 Total posts: 6
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From: texas_angel
Date: 10-14-2005, 10:52 AM (10 of 20)
| Sounds like a great quilt. I know she will love it. Glad you got your machine fixed and Welcome! Glad you found us. |
User: texas_angel
Member since: 08-17-2005 Total posts: 54 |
From: ashlynnsgramma
Date: 11-13-2005, 03:59 AM (11 of 20)
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Yep! that's right and...I gave it to my granddaughter for her 1st birthday! Here's a link http://home.comcast.net/~roberttryon/index.html Thanks Everyone for all your help! Robin [b][font=Tahoma][size=4][color=Teal]Robin
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User: ashlynnsgramma
Member since: 10-12-2005 Total posts: 6
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From: allie-oops
Date: 11-13-2005, 07:24 AM (12 of 20)
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What a beautiful and professional looking quilt! I bet she's THRILLED with it! I've not mastered [or attempted much] free-motion quilting. I'm holding out for a long-arm, or at least the MegaQuilter, lol. I have a D1 and am going to have to look at that utility menu....lol. Allie "onward through the fog"
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User: allie-oops
Member since: 10-25-2002 Total posts: 282 
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-14-2005, 10:54 AM (13 of 20)
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That is soooooooooooo cute, I love that quilt. She is a lucky little girl.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: BRG
Date: 11-14-2005, 03:41 PM (14 of 20)
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I second Mary - that is a great quilt! She will definitely love it and treasure it always! Great job!
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388 
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From: jenny-o
Date: 11-14-2005, 09:32 PM (15 of 20)
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oh gosh! What a nice job you did! What a beautiful quilt! I just love it. I look forward to seeing more of your sewing too. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: nativetexan
Date: 11-15-2005, 06:48 PM (16 of 20)
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I haven't done much free motion but you don't have to adjust anything except to lower your feed dogs or cover them and set your stitch length to zero. see if that helps. CC CC
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User: nativetexan
Member since: 11-15-2005 Total posts: 57 
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From: Zabelle
Date: 11-16-2005, 04:45 AM (17 of 20)
Your quilt is soooo cute! What a wonderful gift for a little girl! I bet it'll be much, much loved, and used lovingly 
English sewing journal: Kitty Couture
In French: Journal d'une cousette |
User: Zabelle
Member since: 02-25-2004 Total posts: 98 
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From: trini
Date: 11-16-2005, 09:10 PM (18 of 20)
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What a professionally done quilt, such a beauty too.Do let us view more of your lovely work; I look forward to it. I do not posess new machines and was wondering how one gets feed dogs down. Can this only be done on new sewing machines? |
User: trini
Member since: 09-17-2005 Total posts: 74 |
From: Catalina
Date: 11-17-2005, 03:56 AM (19 of 20)
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Beautiful quilt. Most machine have a lever to lower the feed dogs, if not they usually come with a throat plate cover-which covers the feed dogs so you can free motion. So most any machine can do free motion. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: trini
Date: 11-17-2005, 09:27 PM (20 of 20)
| Thank you Catalina: I do believe that there is another plate in the kit for the machine, I just hope that it is still there. |
User: trini
Member since: 09-17-2005 Total posts: 74 |
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