Comments on: Wrestling the straight and narrow

By: Amy - parkcitygirl

Amy - parkcitygirl — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:33:53 +0000

I would second Lisa’s comment on your bobbin tension – sorry it’s rough going at the moment!
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By: Heidi Elliott

Heidi Elliott — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:31:57 +0000

How fast are you going with the walking foot? I found that if I slowed down just a tad, the puckering was less. I saw someone on the Old Red Barn thread suggest that you cut your speed to 3/4 to 1/2 of what you normally do with your non-walking feet.
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By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:00:29 +0000

I have always heard that problems on the top of the fabric are related to the bobbin/underneath area (and vice versa) Could you have a problem with your bobbin or thread? (Like, does your bobbin winder wind the thread on too loosely?)

For me, I HATED machine quilting until I got my Bernina. It made all the difference in the world to have a good machine. I do notice even the Bernina will miss stitches if it’s dirty underneath or if I need a new needle. (Before I would only put a new needle in when the first one broke.)

And, I can throw in another vote for basting spray. I love the stuff!
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By: jess

jess — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:04:49 +0000

I was just about to post about basting spray!!! I have never had puckering with that… I use spray and safety pins, because I’m obsessed.
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By: Courtepointe

Courtepointe — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:49:42 +0000

That is so frustrating! Have you tried basting spray? I use 505 basting spray adhesive, and it makes everything so much easier! No thread getting stuck in the pins, no shifting, just nice smooth fabric.
You might like to try it something small first to see if you like it, such as a doll quilt or tablerunner.
Good luck!