Is everyone on the group moderated? I'm thinking the answer is "no". I'm curious to know- how long does it take to be able to reply to messages, and not be moderated? I've been a member of the group f

Mary- The most common reason for this is that the design (on your computer) is not rotated so that it will fit the orientation of the hoop you have chosed. Turn the design 90degrees, save it to the US

Cheryl- I have never been able to do a flatlock stitch with 4 threads. You would leave a ridge with that 2nd needle so I do not believe it's possible. Using 3 threads, and some tensions loose (needle)

Try stiffening the organza with some liquified water-soluble stabilizer scraps. I think because the organza is limp/wimpy is part of the reason you are having issues. Try increasing your lower looper

The MC10000 will not read a Jef+ format either. It will only read .sew or .jef format designs. I agree with Favymtz - use a copy/paste method to transfer designs to your compact flash card for the mac

Carole- I've used 100wt thread on many quilts that have been washed and dried and ironed. Never has the thread been an issue. I don't use the highest heat on my iron any longer since I've got wool pre

Carole- Yes, your plan should work. I've used 100wt Invisifil on several machines when quilting. It disappears so you don't have to change thread all the time to match colors of your fabric which is t

Shirley- I've got the same machine, but have used it lots so you'll be happy to get back to using yours. If you are not able to have the 10001 serviced, you will need to, at the very least oil the wic

Kathy, Are you using the patchwork stitches like shown in your manual? If not, that is likely why you do not get the message about repeating the seam length or not. Must be in Patchwork. There is a re

You could try Ken's Sewing Ctr (Muscle Shoals, AL - they ship pretty fast if it's in stock), Sew Steady (for a Westalee foot): or Kentucky Quilts (Bowling Green, KY also ships quickly) is where I got

Jeanniett- I know that using inches is "easier" if you have not gotten involved with using metric measurements - but I'd like to suggest not making the change and leaving your measurements as metric s

No - your 3503 won't take the 7.9x14 hoop and actually - it's max stitch field is 5.5x7.9 so the larger hoop that you got with your machine will not work either. I'm guessing this was a private sale a

Toni- Try lengthening your stitch length a little. That should help with the puckering. I'm not sure what it is about the bobbin thread that you think the tension there is too tight. It's much easier

Jim may have more info about this - but I think if you turn the handwheel backwards about 1/4 turn and have the presser foot up that the tensions are supposed to be released. This works on my 644D Jan

Looks like your upper tension is too loose. When you are threading your machine, the presser foot much be in the "UP" position to open the tension disks and let the thread seat properly between them.

When you bring your design up on your machine's screen - put it into the hoop that it wants you to use, even tho it's not the one you will end up using. That way the design will show up and you can ed

Vicki- You might try calling your dealer and see if the machine is ready and if you can do curb-side pickup for it. The only issue would be if you wanted to try it out before taking it home with you.

Nancy- Here is a video by the maker of the "orignal" hump jumper. She shows using it for several different tasks. https://www.google.com/search?q=sewing+thick+seams+with+a+hump+jumper&oq=sewing+thick+

Maria- Your machine is a high-shank one. All the Janome machines that can do embroidery are high-shank. Tracy in Nashville, TN

Kathy, I understand your frustration! As I started to read - I thought immediately of having you use "leaders" and "enders"... what you call a starter piece or spiders - and see you are already doing