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Cheryl Duncan discusses tension adjustment, needle size and thread. For more information on the Quilters’ Community check out Quilter’sNewsletter.com! Watch more episodes at QNNtv.com!


Excellent video. I would like to see more on longarm basics.
Betsy, 4 months ago
Very informative. However, my manuals say the bobbin should NOT lift out of your hand. I had an HQ 16, and now have a Babylock Jewel, also made by Handiquilter. Why the difference? I have pretty good tension setting skills, but will try Cheryl’s method and see what happens.
Cheri Fleming, 4 months ago
This was very helpful. I would love to see more videos on basics. Reminders of what we think we already know can be very useful!
Sandi, 4 months ago
excellent video really like more information on longarm sewing
joann bartesch, 4 months ago
Joann we have an entire series devoted to longarm quilting on QNNtv.com: Quilt It! The Longarm Quilting Show. There’s a new show every month!
jdavis, 4 months ago
I am always amazed at how simple it looks but not so when you begin. I like the tip on setting the bobbin thread and then make the changes on the top tension. Wish close ups on the samples were a little clearer. Thanks
Pamela Langdon, 4 months ago
Very informative.
Donna, 4 months ago