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Thread Talk

Question. Is it OK to piece with polyester?
Answer. Although Bob recommends MasterPiece for piecing because it is extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton, piecing with polyester is fine if you remember to turn down the iron temperature when ironing the seams. Cotton is iron safe. Polyester can melt at high temperatures.

Question. My machine has automatic tension. Do I still need to adjust the tension settings?
Answer. This is a big YES. The newer machines are coming with tighter and tighter tensions. Most machines are preset with fairly tight top tension and adjusted to sew (not quilt and embroider) with a 50 or 60 wt. polyester thread. The preset tension is too tight for most quilting and embroidery applications. Learn to override the automatic tension and loosen it to the point that works best. On most machines, we set the top tension between 2.0 and 3.5. When using metallic thread, we go all the way down to a 1.

Question. How can I tell if the problems are with the thread or with the machine?
Answer. Superior's Troubleshooting Guide will tell you. You will love this guide. You will know if the problem is with the thread, the needle, the tension, or the machine.

Next issue: stretch that stabilizer

from Bob Purcell of Superior Threads

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