tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post8744068694402932238..comments2024-03-28T14:25:06.550-04:00Comments on Amity Quilter: ObservationsQuilting Babciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-21786228786294640052012-10-24T18:23:06.523-04:002012-10-24T18:23:06.523-04:00Try using a size 90 needle, get those specifically...Try using a size 90 needle, get those specifically labeled for top stitching. I've also had to use needles labeled for jeans/denim when quilting some paper pieced tops because they're so thick in parts. It doesn't make the finished quilting look bad, it just makes the job easier. Good luck!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331732432479030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-3899954237934311992012-10-22T20:00:56.709-04:002012-10-22T20:00:56.709-04:00Do you have the same issue if you use a larger &qu...Do you have the same issue if you use a larger "sharp" needle? I use size 80 microtex sharps for quilting (I am not familiar with your thread; I use Isacord and they go well together). I believe the "quilting" needles are in between sharp and universal. Universal needles are more likely to try to deflect around an obstacle whereas the sharps are designed to punch right through. I wonder if that is the issue--your lighter weight needle is encountering more stress when it tries to slip by the lower seam (as opposed to through it).<br /><br />In the quilt you commented on at my blog (thank you so much for reading and commenting!), I have a complicated piece on the back where most of those seams are to one side but the last few were open (in some attempt to not put a crazy amount of overlapping seams in the piece). I quilted through it, most of the time not realizing I was over that area.<br /><br />I hope this helps you identify the source of those frustrating issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-44442121879122962622012-10-22T01:14:30.344-04:002012-10-22T01:14:30.344-04:00Good luck with your new machines! And I like the ...Good luck with your new machines! And I like the way the ball stands out with your quilting all around it!Sharron Keckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277717727691844119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-14657644767593238742012-10-22T01:05:51.016-04:002012-10-22T01:05:51.016-04:00Meant to say Love love love your quilt!Meant to say Love love love your quilt!Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-54283202630329782042012-10-22T01:04:53.711-04:002012-10-22T01:04:53.711-04:00I have a Janome P-QC and I have the same issue. If...I have a Janome P-QC and I have the same issue. If I don't catch it, I will get a weird jump in stitches, but if I do catch it, i do the exact same thing you do:) I press my seams open BTW;)<br />Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-70648258706508887252012-10-21T23:43:10.502-04:002012-10-21T23:43:10.502-04:00I agree that you may have to lighten up on the pre...I agree that you may have to lighten up on the pressor foot. The dream is that this machine is so easy to adjust with the quilting foot - just adjust the wheel on the foot. I love my Horizon but I agree that there are too many fussy things around the needle area. If I had my wish, the entire hood would be less boxy and more streamlined - most of the space inside is empty anyway. Although I love the needle threader, yes, it's another space hog. The only other thing I would change would be to get the accufeed dogs up even higher out of the way when they're not in use.<br />Good luck with your troubleshooting. Your quilt is beautiful.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374651954382654005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-58274613963539808462012-10-21T20:00:26.975-04:002012-10-21T20:00:26.975-04:00Pressing the seams open may help solve the problem...Pressing the seams open may help solve the problem for future quilting. I find that this works quite well for me! Beautiful work!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-25748454904884345432012-10-21T19:57:44.702-04:002012-10-21T19:57:44.702-04:00Do you press your seams open or to one side??? I b...Do you press your seams open or to one side??? I believe Leah presses them open and so do I (especially if I piece the back). Pressing the seams to one side on the top gives a dimensional look that may be desired for the sake of the pattern, but, unless there is a special circumstance in the pattern of the top, I press those seams open, also. It does sound as though the downward pressure of the foot is tight when going over the seams, though. Beautiful work!!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-90275361610069252332012-10-21T19:51:35.691-04:002012-10-21T19:51:35.691-04:00I will have to try decreasing the pressure a littl...I will have to try decreasing the pressure a little on a sample piece of the same fabric, though the quilt glides very smoothly through at the current setting, only hangs up if there's a seam that lies under the batting. If the seam is in the top of the quilt, no problem. I had wondered if it might be a needle issue, either size or type, though for the most part the quilting looks ok and tension is good on both sides. Thanks for your insights - I will try playing more with the pressure of the foot.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-36146932698736561112012-10-21T19:36:02.260-04:002012-10-21T19:36:02.260-04:00I am with Dora, sounds like a pressure issue. But ...I am with Dora, sounds like a pressure issue. But then I FMQ on a Singer Featherweight and that machine has the easiest pressure fix in the world. Your quilt is especially handsome and will probably go so some handsome young man, I would guess.<br /><br />Emmasulrossgrad (Emma)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16131666478153738122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898155445938416840.post-44969362512003058882012-10-21T18:55:46.139-04:002012-10-21T18:55:46.139-04:00I'm not using the same machine, but it sounds ...I'm not using the same machine, but it sounds like the presser foot pressure might be just a tad too tight.Dora, the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043451474748191494noreply@blogger.com