I am new to free motion quilting. I have a Pfaff 2040 machine. I have the right attachment and I have the settings right.
What I need help with is what kind of thread is best to use and what size needle??
I have done some free motion before and I seem to have a problem with my bobbin thread. It just bunches up underneath. The last time I tried this it didn't. I have changed thread and also my needle.
I know some of you wonderful quilters out there are really good at this and maybe you would share a few tips as to what to use and what you think my problem might be.
Any assistance is welcome.
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Check out this FM blog
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AND I suggest Superior Thread from
http://www.superiorthreads.com/
Merry Christmas
and a book to go with the previous comments:
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The more you know the better your work will be.
Are you pulling your thread to the top before beginning? Even the best machines will leave a thread bubble/nest if you are not holding them when you take your first stitch.
Beth-Near Chicago
I second checking out www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com as she has a long of very good helpful hints and videos. I have a janome and I usually piece on the auto tension but when I free motion I have to set it up to between 7 & 8 so perhaps you'll just have to play with your settings a bit. If you have a local dealer I would take the machine in and have them help you that's part of buying a high end machine.
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