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How to Troubleshoot Tension and Understanding your Longarm Quilting Machine





Class Description:

Ever wonder how the longarm quilting machine creates a proper lockstitch?
With hands-on instructions we will go through the steps of troubleshooting your tension issues on a longarm quilting machine to getting the perfect tension!
This class is designed to take you to the next level of becoming a better longarm quilter!
So let's get over the fear of changing the top and/or bobbin case tension.

Building a Tension Checking Habit
When quilting on a longarm the most important thing to understand is that tension adjustment is going to be a regular thing. Unlike home machines that don’t often need tension changes, longarm machines will require small adjustments on a regular basis. So we need to build a tension checking habit.

Troubleshooting tension issues by understanding
  • Railroading
  • Eyelashes
  • Quilt Puckering
  • Bobbin Stitches Look Better Than Top Stitches
  • Thread Breakage

 

 

 




Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Beginner and Intermediate
Instructor: BJ Cooley
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