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Mega quilter problems
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Mega quilter problems
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Mega quilter problems
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Mega quilter problems
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Mega quilter problems
I have had a Mega Quilter for a few years and despite going back to the maker for new tension unit and a service, I cannot get it to sew reliably, particularly free machine quilting. To be honest I have given up and am starting to hand quilt if I want a pattern. It takes longer but it's not as frustrating. Sorry I can't be more help, but don't assume it is you. It might be worth checking with an engineer.
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Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:55:38 AM UTC-6, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I was having the same problems, and it was the needle. Every quilt deserves a new needle. It needs to be sharp and big to make the hole and not shred your thread. So, every project you need to thing about your thread size if your quilting or piecing and also if you have the cruise control or not. The sewing machine lady at Joann's is usually very helpful. |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 5:55:38 AM UTC-8, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I use only silk covered cotton thread and it seems to help. This machine is annoying sometimes and very touchy I find. I also can never remember how to thread it because it is so difficult. |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:55:38 AM UTC-6, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora |
Mega quilter problems
On Tuesday, June 10, 2014 3:31:32 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:55:38 AM UTC-6, wrote: I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks I have used my mega quilter for many quilts but suddenly I have the same problem. the thread keeps breaking It is like it is getting snagged on something. It is very frustration. I do not know what to do. I will try the topstich needle. Dora |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 5:55:38 AM UTC-8, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I also bought a used, well cared for Mega Quilter - owner is a friends, and I trust her in the fact she has had this machine serviced. I did a small project first, didn't have any problems ... now I've got a full size quilt on the frame and the thread keeps breaking. I've changed the needle, I'm using good quality thread ... I sew for just a few inches and thread breaks .... I'm going to check and make sure I put the bobbin in correctly. Best to all my quilter siblings. Lois. |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 08:55:38 UTC-5, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I am just looking at a six year old machine approx. with frame but have no idea what price it should be. Asking 3500.00. I love Husqvarna and have two other machines but not a long arm. Can anyone give me an idea if that would be a good buy and how long do these machines last? It has not been serviced but she says it works great. HELP please |
Mega quilter problems
On Friday, 20 May 2016 09:59:32 UTC-4, wrote:
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 5:55:38 AM UTC-8, wrote: I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I also bought a used, well cared for Mega Quilter - owner is a friends, and I trust her in the fact she has had this machine serviced. I did a small project first, didn't have any problems ... now I've got a full size quilt on the frame and the thread keeps breaking. I've changed the needle, I'm using good quality thread ... I sew for just a few inches and thread breaks ... I'm going to check and make sure I put the bobbin in correctly. Best to all my quilter siblings. Lois. I am just looking at this machine about six years old with frame but have no idea how much is a good price |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 08:55:38 UTC-5, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora I am looking at a six year old machine with frame that they are asking 3500..00 for. I have no idea if that is good or not. since you have recently purchased a used machine can you offer any advise? |
Mega quilter problems
Hello Dora,
Take your machine in to an authorized dealer and get it serviced. My machine is touchy and have to use the same thread on top as in the bobbin. There is also a place on most bobbins that you can adjust the tension too. Sandy$ |
Mega quilter problems
On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:41:20 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Hello Dora, Take your machine in to an authorized dealer and get it serviced. My machine is touchy and have to use the same thread on top as in the bobbin.. There is also a place on most bobbins that you can adjust the tension too. Sandy$ I Have a mega quuilter and I am having the same problems. What thread to you recommend. Also it was mentioned in an earlier about shredding the thread. What causes that. I want to have fun and feel I am reinventing the machine everytime I load something. I try a scrap quilt adjust Think OK good then load a small quilt and all the same troubles again even just putting in a new bobbin. HELP |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 7:55:38 AM UTC-6, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora Dora, In my case, the "skipped stitches" problem turned out to be a bad X-axis encoder. I spent several weeks troubleshooting ours, and it now works perfectly! The problem was that the encoder would stop turning for a fraction of a second. The fix included: 1. Replace the X-axis encoder with a new one, and 2. Add spring-loaded assist to each encoder. NO problems since! I blogged about this issue in several articles on my Learning to Quilt blog: http://www.startingtoquilt.com/search?q=mega+encoder Al |
Mega quilter problems
Donna,
I have pretty much switched to Superior Threads, as they are strong, and wonderful for quilting. I always recommend you look at their Thread Chart, and select from it: https://vw-superiorthreads.storage.g...tion-guide.pdf King Tut, Fantastico, and So Fine! have all done extremely well, and have performed best, with very little lint. When using a new bobbin I always adjust the tension - every time! And I check that the tension is balanced between the topstitch and bobbin. If threads are shredding, it could be the result of several things, such as a rough spot along the thread feed areas. Or it could be caused by "skipped stitches". Polyester is what I now use for most quilting, both topstitch and bobbin. Al On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:53:25 AM UTC-6, wrote: On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:41:20 AM UTC-5, wrote: Hello Dora, Take your machine in to an authorized dealer and get it serviced. My machine is touchy and have to use the same thread on top as in the bobbin. There is also a place on most bobbins that you can adjust the tension too. Sandy$ I Have a mega quuilter and I am having the same problems. What thread to you recommend. Also it was mentioned in an earlier about shredding the thread. What causes that. I want to have fun and feel I am reinventing the machine everytime I load something. I try a scrap quilt adjust Think OK good then load a small quilt and all the same troubles again even just putting in a new bobbin. HELP |
Mega quilter problems
That to much for a used one.
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Mega quilter problems
When I quilt or sew with my machine OFF of the frame it works perfect. When I try to use it on the frame my thread breaks. I've cleaned, oiled, new needle etc. Doesn't make sense why is works off the frame.
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Mega quilter problems
I had same issues. I even brought it into my dealer twice and they found nothing wrong with it. I finally realized that I had missed the very last thread guide right near the needle. I had been doing this since I've got the machine. Once I found that thread guide it kept the thread straight and haven't had an issue since. so simple once you know the answer. Good luck!
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Mega quilter problems
I've had no issue with my nachine for years. 2 months ago, the bar on the FMQ foot that rests on the needle bar snapped when I was free motion quilting and my machine was in for service for a month. I have had issues with thread shredding when it's on the frame ever since, especially when I quilt right to left. I have tried EVERYTHING that's posted on dozens of boards. It works just fine off the frame although I haven't tried ruler work off the frame. Husqvarna is no help.
Because the machine threads left to right, I suspect that has something to do with it when sewing right to left. At first, I thought my needle must be piercing the thread causing it to shred. Dont think so? Then i thought bobbin tension is affected when sewing right to left. May be? Surely, they can't expect us to only sew left to right when fm quilting all the time? I'm using HLx5 needles. Have tried top stitch needles. I've tried Sew Fine, Glide and mettler thread. Sew Fine has always been my favorite. I've ordered new spools. I've disconnected my Quilters Dream Cruise control and am using the basic stitch regulator. Absolutely nothing helps. I've taken it in for service twice and have had multiple phone conversations. Nada. There are so few conversations on line about the HMQ, I xant decide if it's because no one else has problems with them or so few of us bought them??? |
Mega quilter problems
I bought a MegaQuilter and frame, used, about 7 years ago. I quilted five quilts on it. Fooey. I tried the machine as a standalone. Fine for straight stitching but I couldn't free-motion without thread breaking. I checked the thread, the threading, everything. Fooey again. Meanwhile I quilted dozens of quilts on my regular domestic machine, Pfrieda (Pfaff 1472). She was Pfearless! Alas, the motor gave out last fall. I bought a new Janome with an 11" arm and nice, bright LED lighting. It's great.
I offered the MegaQ in trade but the dealer didn't want it. The Midwest Mission Distribution Center of the United Methodist Church has a sewing machine ministry. They accept ANY sewing machines. Volunteers know how to refurbish them. The machines are sent to mission projects (mostly for economic empowerment for women). The MegaQ went there and, presumably, it will provide years of service. http://www.midwestmission.org is the website. [I also donated a serger and two vintage machines that I was given by people who just wanted them to go away.] |
Mega quilter problems
On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 7:55:38 AM UTC-6, wrote:
I recently purchased a used, but almost new, Viking mega quilter. It is skipping stitches and the thread keeps breaking. I have adjusted both tensions, and re-threaded, adjust the frame,it sews good for a minute, then the thread breaks or skips stitches. It is driving me crazy...I am new to quilting, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dora Almost 3 years ago I did troubleshooting on our MegaQuilter 18-8, It turned out one of the encoders was just about frozen and would turn rotate properly. Replaced the encoder, and it has been working flawlessly since. Also, recently the stitcher box failed. I sent away the motor box for modifications. The entire system is working so well, I would not consider replacing it with anything else. It is amazing the difference it has made! Al, in Missouri |
Mega quilter problems
I also am having same isssues I took it in and had a bent arm 160 late it is all about the tension
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Mega quilter problems
Just found that I can access the group and wanted to add my two cents about the Viking Mega Quilter to this many years long threadđ. Iâve had my Mega Uilter for about 5;years. I do not have it on a frame.. I purchased it strictly for machine quilting - (which I donât really enjoy). I have never had a problem with mine, except for the needle threader. Someone commented about how difficult it is to thread and I agree, so whenever I have to change threads, I just tie the new thread onto the old thread and nine times out of ten, it goes all the way through the eye of the needle! I donât know if anyone mentioned this, but the Mega Quilter is made by Janome. The dealer, who is a âmaster electricianâ, (sounds impressive) told me that in his opinion, Janome makes the best machine on the market. I donât know about that, but I found out after the fact that a friend of mine has the Janome version of the Mega Quilter and they are clearly the same machine with a couple of small differences.
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Mega quilter problems
The Viking MQ I bought from a friend sat under the sewing table for years, unused. I could not free-motion without the thread breaking. The side-mounted bobbin was a pain to change. Earlier this year (or was it last fall??) I gave it and three other machines to the United Methodist Missions agency.. They have volunteers who refurbish machines and send them to economic development projects. I was SOOOOO glad to be rid of the MQ. My Janome MQ8200 is just fine for regular sewing and for machine quilting.
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Mega quilter problems
I have had a Mega Quilter for yrs & Inspira frame. Had no problems for yrs then it started breaking thread. FINALLY, after trying everything under the sun,I started using only Aurifil & it got alot better. Now I'm using Superior Bottom Line Polyester in the bobbin & it almost never breaks.I wish the quilting space was bigger but this machine is heavy duty & sews great. Also have 15 yr old Janome MC4000(I think) & new Janome MC9450, a Singer treadle,& 2 older Kenmores. Ive been sewing since I was 10 & I'm 64...So I'm not completely ignorant of sewing machines.
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Mega quilter problems
I had a Pfaff Grand Quilter on a Inspira Frame which I loved, and which is a clone of the Viking Mega quilter. It ran beautifully for months after I got it until one day...when the thread started breaking and threading. After trying everything -- and I mean everything - the light went off..... I had just dropped my bobbin case for he 1000th time. It was likely bent. I next purchased a spare bobbin case and a bobbin case 'DeWarper' from Quilters Apothecary. The Bobbin Case Dewarper gently adjusts the case so it is true to round. Any teeny nicks, flat spots and dents disappear to make it into a 'good as new' bobbin case. A truly round 2nd bobbin case gives you another weapon in your troubleshooting bag to isolate the problem. Anyway, since selling that machine and getting a larger Juki longarm I also now have a Bobbin Case DeWarper for it as well, and one bobbin case always sits on the dewarper, while the other is being used. If that case gets dropped or noticeable bad things are happening with stitching, I swap them out and that is usually the answer (the culprit then goes onto the dewarper). -Irene Scott
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