tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post8748200043475370424..comments2023-12-19T12:59:04.704-05:00Comments on Color Me Quilty: Baby Lock Tiara Thread TensionPat Merklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12827283810663831168noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-32644888231929939522014-01-29T00:14:52.056-05:002014-01-29T00:14:52.056-05:00I hope you two make piece, I mean peace...and you ...I hope you two make piece, I mean peace...and you have fun with your friend. I love the uneven wavy lines. It looks like a comfortable, yummy quilt. happy quilting!Sweet Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926424938367611947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-67893847853233639982014-01-27T17:47:19.894-05:002014-01-27T17:47:19.894-05:00I have a Sweet 16, which I think is pretty similar...I have a Sweet 16, which I think is pretty similar to a Tiara. I also had tension troubles when I first got my machine. Then got a TOWA and most of my tension issues disappeared. Recently, I have go so far as to purchase another bobbin case for my machine to use for "specialty" threads - which I define as anything other than what I usually use. I usually use Signature 40 wt. 100% cotton cones. My machine likes this thread although it doesn't seem to be too picky, it is relatively inexpensive and easy for me to find locally. The "easy for me to find locally" is my biggest hurdle. Looks like you are enjoying your new machine!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665481715449959495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-23512266434092625432014-01-27T14:37:55.358-05:002014-01-27T14:37:55.358-05:00There is a learning curve for sure with the Tiara ...There is a learning curve for sure with the Tiara and tension. I finally realized I was going about it backwards. The bottom tension must be set first! It needs to be loose, by our normal machine standards. I had my service guy set it and teach me the "feel" of it. I measured it with the TOWA gauge so that now I know what it should be.For mine it is between 170 and 180...but machines can vary a lot so knowing the feel is important. Then the top is set....changing spools of thread means changing the tension. It has to do with production and how tight that spool was spun. And still there are variations because of fabric and finish, and needle size. I keep a test pad nearby and make up small test pieces of the fabric combo I am sewing on. And when all is working just so....it is a dream! <br /> This project you did is great.<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-29192031463649826392014-01-27T13:00:53.942-05:002014-01-27T13:00:53.942-05:00the stitching looks wonderful! the back looks soo ...the stitching looks wonderful! the back looks soo soft and amazing and cuddly, enjoy, Pat! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262097744821777258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-74779491844733444102014-01-27T08:48:01.898-05:002014-01-27T08:48:01.898-05:00The stitching looks great and that does look oh so...The stitching looks great and that does look oh so snuggly!Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3369260148647737464.post-67926797411951836502014-01-27T08:20:17.258-05:002014-01-27T08:20:17.258-05:00the brown fleece looks like something I'd want...the brown fleece looks like something I'd want to snuggle up with, in my oversized chair! Enjoy! {:-Debstorybeaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401051545867204851noreply@blogger.com