http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/blogs/simanek/archive/tags/tension/default.aspxTags: tensionenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/blogs/simanek/archive/2011/02/01/blind-hem-stitch.aspxTue, 01 Feb 2011 22:23:00 GMT722ae0af-0843-4f69-80d5-ea157d187469:174598Pam3http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/blogs/simanek/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=174598http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/blogs/simanek/archive/2011/02/01/blind-hem-stitch.aspx#comments<p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>As I am new to this and slowly getting started I seem to be having a difficult time with a blind hem stitch on my machine (Bernina240).&nbsp; I am sewing together the Egg Money quilt and need to do quite a bit of blind hem stitching.&nbsp; On my practice pieces the stitch looks good and then when I stitch on the quilt block it looks tight and the zigzag stitch is loose.&nbsp; I have adjusted the tension, zigzag length, stitch length, but can&#39;t seem to get it just right.&nbsp; I know I just need to keep at it and put on the patience hat.&nbsp; I am using Coats and Clark (I know it&#39;s not the best thread) so that could be my problem.&nbsp; It&#39;s on the top and Mettler is on the bottom.&nbsp; I don&#39;t live any place close to a shop that carries good thread.&nbsp; I have been reading about Essential thread and plan on ordering some.&nbsp; What weight is recommended?&nbsp; I Thanks for all your help.&nbsp; I love this site!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=174598" width="1" height="1">blind hem stitchtensionthread