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Q. Can I rely on the automatic tension system to adequately adjust the top tension?
A. No. If you use different threads, fiber types, and sizes, your automatic tension setting most likely will not be adequate to adjust properly for all situations. Learning to manually adjust an auto-tensioned machine is very important when using a variety of threads.
Q. How do I know when the top tension is too loose?
A. The top thread loops on the back. You may also get what is called a birds nest, where the top thread bunches up underneath.
Q. How do I know when the top tension is too tight?
A. Thread breakage, thread shredding or fraying, seeing a lot of lint from a high quality thread, and/or feeling excessive resistance when pulling the thread through the needle. Make sure you also check the needle size because these symptoms may be related to using a too small a needle.
Q. Do some threads require looser tension settings even though they are not heavy threads?
A. Yes, especially metallic threads, hologram threads, and other sensitive threads.
Q. Is it necessary to adjust the bobbin tension?
A. Sometimes, but not nearly as often as the top tension. If a good bobbin thread is breaking, check the bobbin tension. It might be too tight.
Q. It seems like the top tension doesn’t change even though I adjust the setting. Why?
A. There might be lint or debris caught between or behind the tension discs prohibiting them from opening and closing properly.
Q. Can you help me reduce the tension and stress in my life?
A. Yes. Have a grandchild.
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51525: CC-ISACORD Real Thread Color Card Chart 40wt 423 Solids +27 Variegated |
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These large quad-fold Isacord thread charts are great because actual embroidery thread is used so you can accurately see the color you need. Thread color numbers are clearly listed to the left of each color sample for easy ordering.
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Colorful thread in the light with glowing results in the dark. Charge with natural or artificial light for a few seconds and it will glow for up to 6 hours. Recommended for embroidery and quilting.
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- Iron and dryer safe
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Superior Nite Lite Extra Glow Thread, Pink Polyester 40wt. 80 yd. Spool |
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Colorful thread in the light with glowing results in the dark. Charge with natural or artificial light for a few seconds and it will glow for up to 6 hours. Recommended for embroidery and quilting.
- Polyester
- 40 wt
- 80 yd.
- Iron and dryer safe
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55640: HUGOSHALFINCH Hugos Amazing Tape 1/2'' x 50ft, No More Unraveling Thread Spools |
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The son of a printer, Hugo Maisnik, grew up being an inventor. After a happy accident at the print shop one day Hugo turned a plastic spill into a delightful, magical whoopsie into an amazing tape that allowed you to stretch, wrap and pull holding almost anything together with ease. From that vision Hugo's Amazing Tape was born! A no adhesive, self-clinging transparent tape that you can use for almost anything from arts and crafts for wrapping around spools of thread to jumbling cable cords for household use. Hugo's is sure to help make your life more organized and keep it simple!
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A monofilament made from polyester rather than nylon, it is softer and will not yellow or go brittle over time. 2200-yard spools.
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64564: Taylor Seville TMROUND 2 of Thread Magic Rounders, In Line Silicone Applicator Thread Conditioners |
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The Ultimate Thread Conditioner. Strengthens thread while eliminating static. Prevents tangling and fraying. Safe for all threads and fabrics. Safe for all machines. Does not melt or freeze. Leaves no residue. 1 per card
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Prevent thread tangling, fraying, and hand fatigue. Run thread through this conditioning formula to lend strength, and make hand or machine-stitching a piece of cake.
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So Fine! is soft lint free extra smooth 50wt all purpose polyester thread. It is excellent for Sewing, Serger, Bobbin Thread, and Quilting. Made for long and short arm quilt machines. 3280yds per spool, sold by the spool.
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95961: Taylor Seville TMDISP-C Thread Magic Cube Thread Conditioners - Pack of 12 |
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The Ultimate Thread Conditioner. Strengthens thread while eliminating static. Prevents tangling and fraying. Safe for all threads and fabrics. Safe for all machines. Does not melt or freeze. Leaves no residue. 12 per pack
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Prevent thread tangling, fraying, and hand fatigue. Run thread through this conditioning formula to lend strength, and make hand or machine-stitching a piece of cake.
- Better than wax, this conditioner strengthens thread for longer life
- Thread Magic reduces drag as you stitch eliminating static, tangles and fraying
- Instructions for use in hand sewing and machine sewing (upper thread and bobbin) are included
- Set includes two of the Thread Magic
- Allows for a smoother-running machine with less rethreading
- Makes it easier to rethread
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Hypoallergenic and acid-free
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95962: Taylor Seville TMDISP-R Thread Magic Round Counter Thread Conditioners - Pack of 12
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The Ultimate Thread Conditioner. Strengthens thread while eliminating static. Prevents tangling and fraying. Safe for all threads and fabrics. Safe for all machines. Does not melt or freeze. Leaves no residue. 12 per pack
Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.
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Prevent thread tangling, fraying, and hand fatigue. Run thread through this conditioning formula to lend strength, and make hand or machine-stitching a piece of cake.
- Better than wax, this conditioner strengthens thread for longer life
- Thread Magic reduces drag as you stitch eliminating static, tangles and fraying
- Instructions for use in hand sewing and machine sewing (upper thread and bobbin) are included
- Set includes two of the Thread Magic
- Allows for a smoother-running machine with less rethreading
- Makes it easier to rethread
- Safe for all threads, fabrics, and machines
Hypoallergenic and acid-free
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Thread conditioner with Thread Cutter Blade and No loose lid. 400% Less thread drag and hand fatigue. Strengthens thread, eliminates static. Prevents tangling and fraying. Won’t melt or freeze. Safe for threads and fabric. Exclusively from Taylor Seville Originals- Thread Magic Square w/Cutter is manufactured by Taylor Seville Originals, an established and innovative sewing and crafting company committed to providing fine quality sewing, and quilting supplies.
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The ultimate thread conditioner. Eliminates static.
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Superior Threads 201-01 Superior Pima Cotton 6 Spool Collections, 50/2wt. 1200 yards per cylinder spool, Choice of Brights, Pastels, Darks or Neutrals |
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Superior PIMA Cotton Limited Edition Thread Sets are available in 4 colorways including neutrals, darks, pastels, and bright. Each set includes 6 spools of PIMA cotton 50/2 wt. 1200 yards per spool.
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Extremely low lint #40/3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Variegated colors are precision-dyed with one inch color changes. Great for Machine Quilting. The low lint allows for more time quilting and less time cleaning your machine. Available in 133 colors.
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Choose any one of these colors below
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121-02-1001 St. Nick
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121-02-1003 Glowing Embers
121-02-1005 Lemon Grass
121-02-1006 Dill
121-02-1007 Olive Branch
121-02-1008 Avocado
121-02-1009 Jalapeno
121-02-1010 Oregano
121-02-1011 Raffia
121-02-1012 Barley Sugar
121-02-1013 Butternut
121-02-1014 Orange Zest
121-02-1015 Irish Setter
121-02-1016 Cinnamon
121-02-1017 Brazil Nut
121-02-1018 Petal Pink
121-02-1019 Taffeta
121-02-1020 Raspberry Ripple
121-02-1021 Amish Red
121-02-1022 Emily
121-02-1023 Mint Julep
121-02-1024 Chinese Jade
121-02-1025 Rainy Days
121-02-1026 Equinox
121-02-1027 Pewter
121-02-1028 Silver Bullet
121-02-1029 Antigua
121-02-1030 Aegean Sea
121-02-1031 Edwardian Blue
121-02-1032 In the Navy
121-02-900 Sinai
121-02-901 Nefertiti
121-02-902 Stone Age
121-02-903 Lapis Lazuli
121-02-904 Mirage
121-02-905 Baby Blankets
121-02-906 Autumn Days
121-02-907 Aswan
121-02-908 Valley of the Kings
121-02-909 Egypsy Rose
121-02-910 Bulrushes
121-02-911 Flower Pot
121-02-912 Saint George
121-02-913 Jewel of the Nile
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121-02-917 Pharaoh Tales
121-02-918 Joseph's Coat
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121-02-920 Sands of Time
121-02-921 Cleopatra
121-02-922 Harem
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121-02-924 Lime Stone
121-02-925 Caravan
121-02-926 Red Sea
121-02-927 De Nile
121-02-928 Baby Moses
121-02-929 Chariot of Fire
121-02-930 Thebes
121-02-931 Passion Fruit
121-02-932 Cairo
121-02-933 Hieroglyphs
121-02-934 Nile Delta
121-02-935 Arabian Nights
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121-02-937 Tiny Tuts
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121-02-939 Heather
121-02-940 ELS Cotton Candy
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121-02-944 Valley of the Queens
121-02-945 Cinnaberry
121-02-946 Rubiyah
121-02-947 Egyptian Princess
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121-02-950 Berry Patch
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121-02-952 Wild Rose
121-02-953 Lobelia
121-02-954 Shifting Sands
121-02-955 Sunflowers
121-02-956 Angel Pink
121-02-957 Angel Yellow
121-02-958 Angel Green
121-02-959 Angel Lavender
121-02-960 Morning Sky
121-02-961 Canaan
121-02-962 Pumice
121-02-963 Angel Teal
121-02-964 Asher Blue
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121-02-966 Sand Storm
121-02-967 Basket
121-02-968 Fig
121-02-969 Date Palm
121-02-970 Chalice
121-02-971 White Linen
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121-02-973 Flax
121-02-974 Bedouin
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121-02-978 Rosetta Stone
121-02-979 Obsidian
121-02-980 Riverbank
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121-02-982 Sunstone
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121-02-984 Pyramids
121-02-985 Shekels
121-02-986 Alexandria
121-02-987 English Ivy
121-02-988 Oasis
121-02-989 Malachite
121-02-990 Green Olives
121-02-991 Sahara Shadows
121-02-992 Pine Cone
121-02-993 Temple
121-02-994 Karnak (K a r n a k)
121-02-995 Sahara Desert
121-02-996 Sphinx
121-02-997 Alabaster
121-02-998 Signet Ring
121-02-999 Desert Wind
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King Tut Quilting Thread Color Card 2nd 50 Colors
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57632: King Tut 121-02- Cotton Quilting Thread 40wt/3 2000Yd Cones, Choose 4 |
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King Tut is an extremely low lint 40wt, 3ply Egyptian-grown extra long staple cotton. Variegated colors are precision-dyed with one inch color changes. Great for Machine Quilting. The low lint allows for more time quilting and less time cleaning your machine. 2000yds per cone. Available in 133 colors.
Extremely low lint #40/3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Variegated colors are precision-dyed with one inch color changes. Great for Machine Quilting. The low lint allows for more time quilting and less time cleaning your machine. Available in 133 colors.
(Please Note Monitor resolution and dye lots may vary slightly)
Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.
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Choose any one of these colors below
121-02-1000 Romy Red
121-02-1001 St. Nick
121-02-1002 Holly and Ivy
121-02-1003 Glowing Embers
121-02-1005 Lemon Grass
121-02-1006 Dill
121-02-1007 Olive Branch
121-02-1008 Avocado
121-02-1009 Jalapeno
121-02-1010 Oregano
121-02-1011 Raffia
121-02-1012 Barley Sugar
121-02-1013 Butternut
121-02-1014 Orange Zest
121-02-1015 Irish Setter
121-02-1016 Cinnamon
121-02-1017 Brazil Nut
121-02-1018 Petal Pink
121-02-1019 Taffeta
121-02-1020 Raspberry Ripple
121-02-1022 Emily
121-02-1023 Mint Julep
121-02-1024 Chinese Jade
121-02-1025 Rainy Days
121-02-1026 Equinox
121-02-1027 Pewter
121-02-1028 Silver Bullet
121-02-1029 Antigua
121-02-1030 Aegean Sea
121-02-1031 Edwardian Blue
121-02-1032 In the Navy
121-02-900 Sinai
121-02-901 Nefertiti
121-02-902 Stone Age
121-02-903 Lapis Lazuli
121-02-904 Mirage
121-02-905 Baby Blankets
121-02-906 Autumn Days
121-02-907 Aswan
121-02-908 Valley of the Kings
121-02-909 Egypsy Rose
121-02-910 Bulrushes
121-02-911 Flower Pot
121-02-912 Saint George
121-02-913 Jewel of the Nile
121-02-914 Ramses Red
121-02-915 Suez
121-02-916 Mummy's Dearest
121-02-917 Pharaoh Tales
121-02-918 Joseph's Coat
121-02-919 Freedom
121-02-920 Sands of Time
121-02-921 Cleopatra
121-02-922 Harem
121-02-923 Fahl Green
121-02-924 Lime Stone
121-02-925 Caravan
121-02-926 Red Sea
121-02-927 De Nile
121-02-928 Baby Moses
121-02-929 Chariot of Fire
121-02-930 Thebes
121-02-931 Passion Fruit
121-02-932 Cairo
121-02-933 Hieroglyphs
121-02-934 Nile Delta
121-02-935 Arabian Nights
121-02-936 Pharaoh's Treasures
121-02-937 Tiny Tuts
121-02-938 Luxorius
121-02-939 Heather
121-02-940 ELS Cotton Candy
121-02-941 Old Giza
121-02-942 Wisteria Lane
121-02-943 Nile Crocodile
121-02-944 Valley of the Queens
121-02-945 Cinnaberry
121-02-946 Rubiyah
121-02-947 Egyptian Princess
121-02-948 Crushed Grapes
121-02-949 Brandywine
121-02-950 Berry Patch
121-02-951 Brooklet
121-02-952 Wild Rose
121-02-953 Lobelia
121-02-954 Shifting Sands
121-02-955 Sunflowers
121-02-956 Angel Pink
121-02-957 Angel Yellow
121-02-958 Angel Green
121-02-959 Angel Lavender
121-02-960 Morning Sky
121-02-961 Canaan
121-02-962 Pumice
121-02-963 Angel Teal
121-02-964 Asher Blue
121-02-965 Sheaves
121-02-966 Sand Storm
121-02-967 Basket
121-02-968 Fig
121-02-969 Date Palm
121-02-970 Chalice
121-02-971 White Linen
121-02-972 Papyrus
121-02-973 Flax
121-02-974 Bedouin
121-02-975 Reed
121-02-976 Olde Golde
121-02-977 Ebony
121-02-978 Rosetta Stone
121-02-979 Obsidian
121-02-980 Riverbank
121-02-981 Cobra
121-02-982 Sunstone
121-02-983 Cedar
121-02-984 Pyramids
121-02-985 Shekels
121-02-986 Alexandria
121-02-987 English Ivy
121-02-988 Oasis
121-02-989 Malachite
121-02-990 Green Olives
121-02-991 Sahara Shadows
121-02-992 Pine Cone
121-02-993 Temple
121-02-994 Karnak (K a r n a k)
121-02-995 Sahara Desert
121-02-996 Sphinx
121-02-997 Alabaster
121-02-998 Signet Ring
121-02-999 Desert Wind
50875: Superior 106-02-001 Vanish, Extra Water Soluble Basting Thread 1500Yds* |
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Vanish is a water soluble thread for machine and hand basting, trapunto, and other uses. It is available in two weights (thicknesses), Vanish-Extra and Vanish-Lite. Both are available on spools and mini cones. Store Vanish in a resealable bag in a dry place. For fastest results, use Vanish in both the top and bottom.
Vanish-Extra Water Soluble Thread is recommended for longarm and other high speed machines as a top thread. It can also be used as a bobbin thread. 1,500 yd. mini cone. Designed for Basting, Trapunto, and Apparel.
Vanish-Extra
Vanish-Extra is recommended for commercial and longarm machines.
Stronger than Vanish-Lite and can handle the stress from high-speed machines.
Can be used as a top thread and or bottom thread.
Vanish-Extra requires soaking to dissolve. Depending on the stitch density, gently massaging the thread helps it dissolve more quickly.
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Recommended Needle and Tension Settings: Longarm Machine : (Vanish-Extra) #18 (MR 4.0)
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SUPERIOR THREAD-King Tut Quilting Thread. Nature's finest thread! Extremely low lint #40wt; 3-ply; extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Available in a variety of solid and variegated colors: each sold separately. All variegated colors have a one-inch color change interval. This package contains one 2000yd spool. Imported.
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46935: Superior Threads 121-02-901 King Tut Cotton Quilting Thread 2,000 Yards Nefertiti |
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SUPERIOR THREAD-King Tut Quilting Thread. Nature's finest thread! Extremely low lint #40; 3-ply; extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Available in a variety of solid and variegated colors: each sold separately. All variegated colors have a one-inch color change interval. This package contains one 2000yd spool. Imported.
Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.
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SUPERIOR THREAD-King Tut Quilting Thread. Nature's finest thread! Extremely low lint #40; 3-ply; extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. Available in a variety of solid and variegated colors: each sold separately. All variegated colors have a one-inch color change interval. This package contains one 2000yd spool. Imported.
Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.
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