Dealing with thread tension issues can be so frustrating! In this live chat, I will share tips for troubleshooting common thread tension issues. Plus I will answer your questions live!

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00:00 Introduction
01:02 Weekly Quilting Giveaways
01:29 Free Downloadable Troubleshooting Thread Tension PDF
02:27 The Three Parts to Good Tension - Thread, Needles and Adjustment
02:48 Part 1 of Good Tension: Quality Quilting Thread
04:04 Suggested Thread Weights for Machine Quilting
05:17 Tips for Quilting with Specialty Threads: Such as Metalic thread or Monpoly
05:56 Thread Combinations
06:24 Part 2 of Good Tension: Using the Correct Size and Type of Needle
06:44 Parts of a Needle: The Eye
07:30 Parts of a Needle: The Point
08:11 Parts of a Needle: The Groove
08:53 Parts of a Needle: The Scarf
09:23 Best Needles for Machine Quilting on a Sewing Machine: Superior Topstitch Titanium Needles
09:47 Differences Between a Universal Needle and a Superior Topstitch needle
10:17 The Difference Sizes of Topstitch Needles
11:13 Guide to Using the Right Needles with the Right Thread
12:16 What Kind of Needles to Use on Your Longarm
12:34 Thread/Needle Guide for Longarms
13:33 Common Issues When Using the Incorrect Needle Size or Type
13:40 Shredding and/or Breaking
14:41 Skipped Stitches
15:46 Bent or Dull Needles can cause thread issues.
16:41 Adjusting Thread Tension
16:49 How a Stitch Is Formed
17:22 What is "Good" Tension?
17:48 Bad Tension: Bobbin Thread Showing on the Quilt Top
18:15 Bad Tension: Top Thread Showing on the Bottom of the Quilt (also known as "railroad" tracks)
18:52 Things the Can Affect Thread Tension: Fabric
19:58 Things the Can Affect Thread Tension: Thread Type
20:22 Things the Can Affect Thread Tension: Quilting
21:03 Things the Can Affect Thread Tension: Batting
21:25 Adjusting Thread Tension Step 1: Ensure that the machine is threaded correctly.
24:09 Adjusting Thread Tension Step 2: Adjust bobbin tension (if applicable)
26:18 Adjusting Thread Tension Step 3 Makes adjustments to the top thread
29:34 Improperly Set Thread Tensions: Both Tensions too Tight
30:37 Improperly Set Thread Tensions: Both Tensions too Loose
31:09 Not All Thread Issues are Tension Issues
31:47 Play Thread Issue Detective
35:27 Q&A: Why do I get random loose stitches on my Moxie?
36:23 Q&A: Why does tension change when I rethread my sewing machine?
37:00 Q&A: Why does the tension go out on my avante when I change the bobbin?
39:33 Q&A: Why does my thread shred when I quilt from right to left?
40:03 Q&A: Why do I have issues machine quilting with rulers but don't have trouble when free-motion quilting?
41:08 Q&A: Does the direction of thread matter?
44:38 Wrap up - Join me for my weekly live chats every Thursday at 3pm CST on my YouTube Channel