I don't put the invisible on either of the spindles. I actually put it in a glass that sits behind by machine and then thread over the top of the machine. Seems to help. Also, I use metallic thread sometimes and find if I don't put the thread through the first theading holder dealie (love my techical terms) that make the thread go through less tension and flow better.
Debbi in SO CA
I need some help with the machine quilting I'm doing. I am using sulky invisable thread in the top and white 100% cotten thread in teh bobbin. The problem I'm having is the invisable thread keeps breaking. I've adjusted the tension and tried a different bobbin but I keep breaking the thread. Does anyone have any suggestions. I'm getting very frustrated.
Zo
Three quick and easy suggestions. Turn the spool of thread over - sometimes it will work better coming off in the other direction. Change needles. Put ordinary thread on and see if your SM is feeling okay and just has a problem with the invisible thread. This one takes longer but usually works. Try the old mayonnaise jar trick. Tape a paper clip or upside-down safety pin to the rim of a large jar. Put your invisible thread in the jar and thread it up through the loop of the clip or pin - and then over to your normal threading routine. Place the jar where the thread can feed without wandering off and getting caught in the handwheel or anything else. Hoping one of these will solve the problem. Polly
Try using a machine embroidery or metallic needle too, that might help. Megan
A very important note when mq'ing with invisible thread and yes, I am going to shout a bit so I apologize in advance. It is for you own good, trust me :-)
MAKE SURE THAT THE THREAD IS COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE MACHINE AND NOT THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE WHERE THE FLYWHEEL IS.
This comes from the voice of experience. It is expensive to have your machine repaired after having unwound a spool of invisible thread into and on the flywheel. 100's of yards can unwind before you start to wonder what the funny noise coming from your machine is. And, if you are computerized, oh, really bad!!!!!!
No one ever told me this in mq'ing class!
Laurie G. - who th> I 've MQed 6 or 7 quilts using invisible thread and cotton in the bobbin. I
I definintely go with the metallic needle suggestion. Also, you might try using the invisible in the bobbin and quilting from the back. I've been much happier with metallic thread when I tried it that way. As long as you've already outline-quilted the major elements so you know where you're sewing, this works well. If you're ditch quilting around patches, you'll have to do it from the top.
-- Cheers!
Jim in PA Lord of Being In Several Places At Once
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