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   Alice in Atlanta | Mar 05, 2007 07:22pm | #1

   Hi,  since no one else has answered let me jump in with what I know.  I've seen Sewing w Nancy program where this is done.  She recommended having that second bobbin, (aren't you smart) and you must loosen that litle teeny screw to the right, (rightly tighty, lefty loosy).  The other thing I recall is that you should hand wind the bobbin for this project.  She suggests winding several bobbins so they'll be ready when you run out of thread. Hope you get additional help from someone else.  Happy sewing

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   GranJanice | Mar 06, 2007 12:20am | #3

   Hi Alice - thank you.  I think I saw Nancy Zieman do that too  There just are not enough hours in the day.  I will get to try it one day soon.

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   JanF | Mar 05, 2007 11:41pm | #2

   I use this method a lot with my pupils at the moment - They are doing sashiko place mats - working upside down - with cotton a broder thread wound onto the bobbins. Works really well and i dont loosen the bobbin - just tighten the top tension.
   However, to create different textures I also agree that using another bobbin that u can alter the tension of would be a good idea. You might still need to tighten the top thread too - but its a case of "suck it and see!"
   I'm hoping to upload some pics of my pupils' work with this soon so keep an eye open for some new photos
   JanForgot to say that I always wind the coton abroder on using the bobbin winder - it gives an even feed - but by hand would also introduce another dimension in as much as it would be a little unpredictable in its stitch formation - could be interesting!

   Edited 3/5/2007 3:43 pm ET by JanF

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   GranJanice | Mar 06, 2007 12:23am | #4

   Hi  - thank you JanF.  Hey, I am JanF also. (F begins my last name.)  I definitely will look forward to the pictures you will post.  Thank you so much.

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   GranJanice | Mar 06, 2007 12:24am | #5

   Hi again - I printed out your instructions to keep as a reference.  Thank you. Janice F.

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   MaryinColorado | Mar 06, 2007 02:13am | #6

   Hi GranJanice!  I am Grammamurray!  I agree with the suggestions given.  Also, when you adjust that bobbin tension, I suggest you hold it in a baggie so you don't loose that tiny screw.  I haven't had a problem bobbin winding with the machine, if possible it is better to do this with slower speed.  I think that is more of a problem with polyesters and nylon as they stretch when heated up by fast speeds.  I do hand wind yarns.  The twelve weight Sulky blendables are cool for landscapes and nature.  Sometimes I use a stabilizer.

   Some decorative stitches on the machine work well, others you have to really skew a bit, some just don't work well with heavier threads.  Sometimes I use Polyester monofilament thread in clear or greytone in the needle.

   http://www.bonniemccaffery.com has some free online instructions for bobbinwork.  I love her work!  She is precise and easy to follow.  I also have purchased one of her kits for DigiBobbe on the embroidery machine which is really cool.  Hope you enjoy her website!

   Relax and have lots of fun!  Mary