Friday, March 2, 2012

machine quilting

I had a really bad quilting day back in January when I broke 5 needles I was using a polyester thread that kept kinking and getting too tight in the top tension so I quit quilting on that quilt. I went to my Bernina dealer to get more needles because I was down to my last size 80 needle, she suggested adding a thread guide hence the paper clip and tape

so far I have gone through 2 bobbins of bottom thread at full throttle its fun to go fast and no broken needles or threads
 

happy quilting,
Ann
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4 comments:

  1. LesleyMarch 2, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Love your creative needle guide. What a gorgeous quilt you are working on!

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  2. Frances LeateMarch 2, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I love your quilt and thanks for the tip. When I quilt on my Bernina I usually have a separate spool holder with the thread I am using positioned a short distance from my machine which helps with some threads. Take care.

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  3. Linda at Roscoe's MaMarch 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    A paper quilt taped to a BERNINA...seems insane, doesn't it?!? Glad you found a method that works well.

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  4. terryMarch 3, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Love your daffodils header - looks like spring has come to your area at least quiltwise. Thanks for the paper clip tip. I mostly quilt with aurifil's monofiliment thread, sew on a Bernina and will give the paper clip a try. Any help that will assist the thread through its journey is a must.

    Terry

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