I also learned that thread breaks when my hands and speed are not in sync. For micro-stippling, I now slow the machine down two notches.
- Day one: I did the insides of four hearts in one corner - lots of problems.
- Day two: four hearts in another corner - problems.
- Day three: four hearts in a third corner - still problems.
- Day four: all of a sudden I was in sync and everything worked. I did the fourth corner and all the rest of the micro-stippling! The thread did not break once!
It took a while but I learned LOTS. Next I'll soak, block, trim, and bind this little beauty. It is truly a learning piece!
Oh my goodness!!! It's gorgeous...Will look forward to see its completion. This journey has been amazing for me also. Machine and fabric control is the huge skill I feel I will take from this. So many future quilting projects will be so much easier and will flow so much better because of this time spent. We, ALL, have come such a long ways....a 'pat on the back for us all'! Hugs, D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You're doing so well. I will probably never machine quilt, but it's interesting to follow along with you.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks marvelous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I noticed the same thing with regards to the thread breaks, I had plenty at the beginning but by the end I was able to go through a whole bobbin without any breaks.
ReplyDeleteI did the same - white on yellow - and agree that it's hard to see what you're doing, especially for the stippling. I then did a second quilt, yellow on purple, and it was so much easier.
ReplyDeleteWhat thread were you using?
ReplyDeleteI use Isacord for all my "art quilts", as Leah recommends, and I've never had a break.
When I use cotton for bed quilts, I get breaks.
I completely agree that speed is everything! You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! It can be frustraiting with thread breaks. I used Isacord too, and not one break!!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful. Interesting to read about how you had break-thru and at the end didn't have breaks. I am still at the breaking and shredding stage but just keep going.... : )
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