Some beautiful reverse bobbin work designs are the DigiBobbe series 1-4. I have used YLI"s Multies, Candlelight, Pearle Cotton and other thicker threads using the 11K but have not tried it on the 12K ....yet!
Andrea

I was hoping you would chime in here!!! Yeah!!!
Linda L.

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I have an extra bobbin holder from my 11000 which I adjusted for the
heavier thread (pearl crown rayon) and the reverse bobbin embroidery turned out
great. I used designs from DigiBobbE by Bonnie McCaffrey. It is a kit that
includes 3 reels of YLI Candlelight thread and 15 swirl designs.

Linda near Buffalo, NY

I have an extra bobbin holder from my 11000 which I adjusted for the heavier thread (pearl crown rayon) and the reverse bobbin embroidery turned out great. I used designs from DigiBobbE by Bonnie McCaffrey. It is a kit that includes 3 reels of YLI Candlelight thread and 15 swirl designs.

 

Linda near Buffalo, NY

 

 

Don't use the FMQ bobbin for bobbin work because it actually has a tighter tension and you want a looser tension because the bobbin work thread is heavier than regular thread. You can use the regular bobbin threaded the normal way and if you're using a REALLY thick thread you can turn the little screw about 5 "minutes" looser. If you remember how much you loosened it, you can tighten it the same amount when you're done.

I have not tried it yet. But what I would like to know is where did you get the designs. I am using a MC11000 machine.   TIA           Ann Simon Our Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/people/dessimon

I haven't tried it yet. However, maybe the new FMQ bobbin holder might work when it comes out.

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Vicki Jo

Has anyone tried reverse bobbin work (where the decorative thread is in the bobbin, the right side of the fabric is down in the hoop, you sew on the wrong side of the fabric) on the 12000?

I'm looking for suggestions on the tension. I tried just laying the bobbin thread on top of the bobbin, not using the either tension disc, and I was not pleased with the result. The decorative thread bunched up in some areas. I am using designs digitized for this type of stitching. While I do not want to mess with the tension screw in the bobbin case at all, has anyone changed the upper thread tension? Yes I can experiment on my own but perhaps one of you has the secret and I don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Has anyone tried reverse bobbin work (where the decorative thread is in the bobbin, the right side of the fabric is down in the hoop, you sew on the wrong side of the fabric) on the 12000?

I'm looking for suggestions on the tension. I tried just laying the bobbin thread on top of the bobbin, not using the either tension disc, and I was not pleased with the result. The decorative thread bunched up in some areas. I am using designs digitized for this type of stitching. While I do not want to mess with the tension screw in the bobbin case at all, has anyone changed the upper thread tension? Yes I can experiment on my own but perhaps one of you has the secret and I don't have to reinvent the wheel.