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by smokeythecat 02 Nov 2016 ( edited Nov 09'16 15:46 )
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I got my machine back! Next time i feel like driving out there i have a buy one get one coupon fir madeira thread. The test embroidery was a big cool looking skull. I looked and the tension is set to -3? So thats weird. They also actually fixed the bur by the hook and changed the presser foot height and how close the needle is to the hook. I have yet to try another snowflake, but I will in a few minutes

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by dragonflyer 02 Nov 2016
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Good Luck...and a very cool looking skull!
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by vickiannette 02 Nov 2016
+7
good luck with the repairs. I always get a bit annoyed that they use starched linen or the like to do their test patch. I mean, who uses that fabric in real-life sewing??
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by smokeythecat 02 Nov 2016
Mine was fuzzy flannel. I might be able to actually use it for something
by vickiannette 03 Nov 2016
you were quite fortunate there, and it is a great design too.
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by Smokey12 02 Nov 2016
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Glad you have your baby fixed and back. Try the snowflake and show us what it looks like.
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by asterixsew 02 Nov 2016
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Now is that skull from Urbanthreads? Looks like you have found yourself a good dealer. If its working well don't worry what they have set it at, just remember and keep it at the new settings. Happy carefree sewing
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by Sewmum1 03 Nov 2016
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Glad you have your machine back. Remember the fsl settings are different to regular embroidery that way the front and back both look good.

My machine happily works on -1 or -2 for most designs(except fsl) but my dealer likes the machines set on -4. It is good for some designs but I have also found it pulls too much with some designs so it really depends on factors like thread, stabiliser, fabric and the design as to the best settings. Like with ordinary sewing though I keep checking tension as I go and change it if I need to. I write these settings in the notebook I use to record designs as I do them along with thread info or problems if I have any.
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by lbrow 06 Nov 2016
Good advice
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by airyfairy 07 Nov 2016
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Isn't it just great to get ones machine back. I wish you all the best for sewing up a storm
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by smokeythecat 08 Nov 2016
I definitely have been. I've begun the set of fall/thanksgiving freestanding napkin rings I was planning. A napkin ring of course, with the three layer maple leaf design from embroidery library. And my grandparents' table has 12 places, so if I decide to make the ring part out of something other than embroidery, I still have 36 leaf pieces to do.
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by cfidl 09 Nov 2016
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Yeah! I will head to projects and look for you there!