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Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

Spudgrandma — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:38:29 GMT

BTW Kate, we want pictures. I for one love to see what everyone is up to.

Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

Spudgrandma — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:37:22 GMT

I'm glad you got it done Kate. I think being frustrated once in awhile comes with the territory as quilters... :)

Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

stitcherkjb — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:32:50 GMT

Well, I have finished the quilt. The thread continued to be a nuisance. I loosened the tension of the quilt layers between the rollers, that seemed to help a little. I was told that the thread is "light weight" and that any needle flex would cause the problem. I also loosened the top tension, just a little. The tension had appeared to be fine, and loosening the upper tension did not change this.

I am going to chalk it up to the this particular spool of thread.

Started and finished another baby quilt (40 x 60) using a different spool of Fil Tec thread and it ran like a dream.

Thanks for the support.

Gratefully yours,
Kate

Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

Spudgrandma — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:18:58 GMT

Hi stitcherkjb, I have not used that thread and have never had that problem, so I cannot help you there. But, I wanted to say Hi and it is nice to meet you.

Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

Jeanine — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:03:34 GMT

Have you tried to change the needle? I have not had this issue and always use glide. I did have one spool that was wound backwards and I just turned the spool upside down.

Re: needle splitting thread on longarm

MNnancy — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:11:46 GMT

I, too, use Fil-tec Glide, and I have had that issue, but now, each time I start sewing a new row, I hand pull some thread through the guides before reaching the needle, then I gently pull that slack through the needle, and then I can sew without issue. Did that make sense?

needle splitting thread on longarm

stitcherkjb — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:45:54 GMT

Hi, I am using Fil-tec glide thread which I find usually very enjoyable with which to work. This spool has been awful. I have changed needles, tension is very good. As I stitch, the thread seems to be splitting. I called the company. I had a similar problem with another spool and was told they had had a bad batch. Anyone else had a problem?

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