tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938273269901249504.post599408551317172789..comments2023-07-02T05:47:21.532-07:00Comments on Purl Buttons: 1.17.12Purl Buttonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09111658454474340981noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938273269901249504.post-37385916735406870312012-01-17T06:13:39.651-08:002012-01-17T06:13:39.651-08:00Hi Michelle, It is hard work to learn a new skill....Hi Michelle, It is hard work to learn a new skill. Free motion quilting takes practice, practice and more practice. It is frustrating when the needle thread shreds, breaks or the thread tension is off. Generally top thread looping at the bottom means the top tension is too loose. Bottom thread looping at the top the top tension is too tight. If adjusting the needle tension doesn't fix the problem then the bobbin tension spring may need adjusting. I always test the tension by straight stitching on a piece of scrap cotton folded in half. If the tension is good when straight stitching, it should be fine for free motion quilting. That lovely variegated thread probably needed an 80/12 or 90/14 universal, top stitch or embroidery needle. Your leaves look like leaves and the stitches look good. I see a wee bit of looping on the back side which may have nothing to do with tension but with the speed of the machine and motion of the hands not being in sync. For a first attempt, I think you did a most excellent job. Well done!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053469261622557578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938273269901249504.post-18233415921055777842012-01-17T04:27:35.763-08:002012-01-17T04:27:35.763-08:00Dear Michelle, the first needle is to thin. Use 80...Dear Michelle, the first needle is to thin. Use 80 or 90 Topstitch. The thread looks good. <br />For try single layer is not so good, better you underlay with a fusn' tear or so. Even better you use a tryout - sandwich- piece befor you use your original sandwich. <br />Dont give up. With that struggle your not alone. <br />Many greetingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com