tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post4678202848450859513..comments2024-03-23T16:09:40.597+00:00Comments on Fluffy Sheep Quilting: Bird's Nests? Argh!!!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-47625875725665136822012-03-15T23:09:47.069+00:002012-03-15T23:09:47.069+00:00I hope you've solved it by now as I have nothi...I hope you've solved it by now as I have nothing new to suggest other than giving it a good talking to and leaving it to think about the way it's behaving...Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-34546019983593752112012-03-15T16:39:07.797+00:002012-03-15T16:39:07.797+00:00Take two margaritas and call me in the morning...
...Take two margaritas and call me in the morning...<br /><br />I hope you're able to work it out!Zanymousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551669627890120034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-75419198147562803342012-03-14T02:27:51.234+00:002012-03-14T02:27:51.234+00:00I expect you have solved it by now. If rethreading...I expect you have solved it by now. If rethreading, cleaning and such does not work, then try a brand new spool of thread and wind a new bobin from it and a new needle. Also make sure you have the right size needle for the thread. I have never had to do anything further than that, usually a total rethread is all it takes.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-6476830325483122012012-03-13T21:34:05.339+00:002012-03-13T21:34:05.339+00:00Yes the tension thingy is called the take up lever...Yes the tension thingy is called the take up lever. The thread can still be threaded through the actual needle, but if its not going through the lever then that can cause the loops. Just stop the machine and re-thread it through this. If the machine is going too fast that can cause the thread to slip out of the back of it. It can also cause the thread between the needle and the bobbin to tangle, adding to those annoying loops. Just make sure the thread goes through everything it needs to and check it from time to time =DCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401901024509719512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-41833775015908762592012-03-13T21:11:17.196+00:002012-03-13T21:11:17.196+00:00I love the mountain photo - it must have been wond...I love the mountain photo - it must have been wonderful.<br />As for the problem with the loops, my machine does that sometimes too. I usually do what most of the ladies above suggest - rethread both top and bottom thread, change the needle, clean the lint from every place I can get to and let the machine rest for a few minutes. I also read (it was a discovery to me, although probably everybody else knows this already) that you should thread your needle with the presser foot up, otherwise it might result with exactly such loops due to tension problems.tusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922105659781202661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-4363533568573056162012-03-13T20:44:24.774+00:002012-03-13T20:44:24.774+00:00The good news is we all seem to have this problem ...The good news is we all seem to have this problem from time to time and that it seems fixable - you have all our sympathy including mine but it seems to happen to me when the thread slips out of the tension thingy...Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-3906549528809108672012-03-13T20:08:05.411+00:002012-03-13T20:08:05.411+00:00oh this has happened to me before and its so frust...oh this has happened to me before and its so frustrating. I always thought it was the tension. I would leave it a couple of days, go back to it and start again!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495058476707884772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-29686078163862893082012-03-13T18:29:57.146+00:002012-03-13T18:29:57.146+00:00I've no idea why this happens. I just know if ...I've no idea why this happens. I just know if I some straight line quilting I'll randomly get a row that looks a tad loose but good on the front and I turn it over and it's a loop fest on the back. On good occasions I can pull one thread and it comes up in one piece which I save and use for sewing down the binding!Isisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-70597685301533627902012-03-13T18:26:47.562+00:002012-03-13T18:26:47.562+00:00When I've had that issue, it's always been...When I've had that issue, it's always been a top thread problem. I just rethread and everything works as it should.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512285222993565838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-3337003565003563312012-03-13T16:59:25.493+00:002012-03-13T16:59:25.493+00:00What a gorgeous view and I bet you had a wonderful...What a gorgeous view and I bet you had a wonderful time skiing!<br /><br />Sorry, the first thought I had was the tension was off. Maybe the screw on the bobbin turned somehow? That seems unlikely unless it was loose. I hope that your machine is working again!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10019813216009291474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-21104426027398657952012-03-13T15:24:06.181+00:002012-03-13T15:24:06.181+00:00When mine does this it is generally tension or bob...When mine does this it is generally tension or bobbin. Mostly bobbin. sometimes when the machine winds it the end (that should be hidden) pokes out just the tiniest bit and that tiny (can you say magnifying glass to see) messes everything else up. A few years ago I could not stop the madness on my own and took it in, the problem was a teeny thread(again, magnifying glass?) under the automatic thread cutter that was messing with the bobbin.Hope you figure it out...it can be VERY frustrating (see wine & chocolate advise).Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465448779982301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-34347496871943816812012-03-13T15:16:45.056+00:002012-03-13T15:16:45.056+00:00My machine did this a few days ago (although not a...My machine did this a few days ago (although not as badly) and cleaning all the lint out seemed to do the trick.everinprogresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852579848201674000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-19394109493246266012012-03-13T14:48:40.395+00:002012-03-13T14:48:40.395+00:00What everyone else says, except I would replace th...What everyone else says, except I would replace the tea for a lovely glass of wine. Pick your favorite, mine happens to be a local Riesling. Good Luck Cindy! :)Pat Merklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12827283810663831168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-26029427793888496282012-03-13T14:40:05.043+00:002012-03-13T14:40:05.043+00:00A bit of what they all say, but with more chocolat...A bit of what they all say, but with more chocolate and swearing! Good luck xMrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-35182637670896043252012-03-13T14:00:15.655+00:002012-03-13T14:00:15.655+00:00Kick it? ;o) I've had this happen a couple of...Kick it? ;o) I've had this happen a couple of times - the way my machine winds the bobbin, I hand wrap round a few times, then use a cutter built into the bobbin winding plate and shift the thing over to start the winding process. I found a couple of times I must have started too high when I went to cut off, the end thread was then stuck in the cutter, and it pulled the winding all out. It was fine to start with, but nearer the end of the bobbin I had a couple of those loopy moments as more than one thread was being fed through from below o.O <br /><br />Good luck finding the solution!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-73939745159797961492012-03-13T13:40:58.987+00:002012-03-13T13:40:58.987+00:00Eeek... been reading peoples comments and I'm ...Eeek... been reading peoples comments and I'm worried... you arent alone, my machine did that last night too, and I've tried cleaning and re threading.... Will try new thread and tension testing this afternoon I suppose....Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-17764118698430756722012-03-13T13:31:54.068+00:002012-03-13T13:31:54.068+00:00In addition to rethreading everything and cleaning...In addition to rethreading everything and cleaning, check your needle for any burrs and turn your machine off for a minute or two. It sounds odd, but I've found more often than not, we 'both' just need a breather and reset. ;) Good luck!M-R Charbonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089657334279122457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-49500448238293812002012-03-13T13:05:41.283+00:002012-03-13T13:05:41.283+00:00I always have to consult my machine's manual a...I always have to consult my machine's manual about tension, but usually when I get those nests it means there's a tension issue. Sometimes adjusting the upper tension up or down a notch or two, then rethreading does the trick. <br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />xofrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-49708730470852600432012-03-13T12:28:03.566+00:002012-03-13T12:28:03.566+00:00oh no, i get that as well sometimes, but unfortuna...oh no, i get that as well sometimes, but unfortunately, like the rest i don't know why it happens -- I usually just rethread, both the spool and bobbin and it tends to work itself out, most times i've overlooked a step with the the threading of the bobbin or in my haste it slipped out of place.. fingers crossed its working better today!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645004538215446067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-63542640588801668862012-03-13T12:13:39.916+00:002012-03-13T12:13:39.916+00:00Hi Cindy,
When my machine acts up I usually rethre...Hi Cindy,<br />When my machine acts up I usually rethread my machine, clean the lint out of the bobbin case. Putting a new needle in usually solves the problem as well...Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659478653455088676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-4219866317643901242012-03-13T11:45:38.474+00:002012-03-13T11:45:38.474+00:00I get that sometimes too! Very frustrating!!
Usua...I get that sometimes too! Very frustrating!!<br /><br />Usually either my top thread has come out of it's thingy (technical term obviously ;) ) or my bobbin thread has come out of it's thingy. Or I have a bent/blunt needle.<br /><br />And next time, may I suggest doing a trial before you go back to your quilt... it will save you a lot of unpicking ;) (but been there!!)<br /><br />Hope you get it sorted soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-88389622894030841312012-03-13T11:45:19.642+00:002012-03-13T11:45:19.642+00:00When my machine does that, I change the needle, cl...When my machine does that, I change the needle, clean the bobbin area, rethread the top, rethread the bobbin, turn the machine off and back on. So far, it works! Good luck!, -JeanneRay and Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016180736310628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-57941396797210318392012-03-13T11:27:53.930+00:002012-03-13T11:27:53.930+00:00I just had the same thing happen with mine. I reth...I just had the same thing happen with mine. I rethreaded, changed needles, bobbins, etc. but none of it worked. I brought it a repair shop and he said my tension was off and needed to be fixed. He gave it a good cleaning and put the tension to rights and I picked it up the next morning. Works great now.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159601610752948792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-55214534660378235252012-03-13T11:14:14.735+00:002012-03-13T11:14:14.735+00:00Cindy- I've had this happen on several machine...Cindy- I've had this happen on several machines. Usually the bottom bobbin threading has slipped out of the hook that guides the tension, but it can also be related to the needle (which has sometimes taken advantage of a slight tension issue, thrown flames on the fire, and turned into what you've shown). So... basically, re-thread everything and change your needle.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831784791956398906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-46254141273144289832012-03-13T10:47:28.953+00:002012-03-13T10:47:28.953+00:00Hi Cindy,
My Mum's 1980's Singer did tha...Hi Cindy, <br /><br />My Mum's 1980's Singer did that to me a couple of years ago. I think I worked out it was either the thread or that I hadn't threaded something properly or tension. I can't remember exactly because all I remember was fussing over all those things. Sorry, I realise I'm not a lot of help. I hope you sort it out though.<br /><br />dxxDoloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752310782630552117noreply@blogger.com