Tension Tuggle - How can I fix tension issues when quilting?

Kate details how to identify and fix tension issues when you are quilting. Using 2 different colored threads helps to understand which thread is the problem child. She also offers some suggestions that are not thread related that can improve the look of your stitching when you are having tension challenges.

[@lindahammond1154]

Great information! You always do such great videos. I’m looking forward to meeting you in Branson. ❤

[@vivacristorey3852]

Oh boy , you just saved my quilt with this tutorial. I was having a really hard time quilting. As I was listening, I was changing my tension and following your instructions.
Really good video!!!!
Thanks and have a blessed day!!

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Wonderful! I am so happy this was helpful to you and made a difference.

[@lance3665]

Wonderful information. You are an awesome instructor thank you .

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

You are so welcome

[@landerson1012]

Thanks for this informative video..i am new to quilting, and started having some tension problems in my free motion..i learned a lot of useful tips and will give them a try. I am learning to do free motion on my domestic machine and i am really enjoying it. Will be watching more of your videos, thank you for sharing your talents, may you have many blessings come your way this new year..

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sallyhepworth1466]

Thank you so much for explaining all this. Great tutorial!

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patyake307]

I’m good here in Arizona

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Pat

[@debbieekes5718]

This is SO very helpful. Thank you.♥️

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@dianekelsay3072]

Hi Kate -good info. Can you do the same demo with the ruler foot? It works differently than the spring action. I've found the spring action to be much easier to set perfect tension. The ruler foot, not going up and down, seems to pull more when doing circles. This is for a domestic machine, I know longarms go up and down a little. I can't wait to get one. Thank you.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

Hi Diane-I use the rulerfoot almost exclusively for freemotioning. I rarely change my foot. I find the spring foot a little restrictive but it’s good to know that people have choices. I am traveling a lot so I may not have a chance to do a second demo on this topic though :(
Hope you are well. My camera and I are making friends and learning about each other. Got a great shot of the moon the other night that I have never been able to get before!

[@janicepope6778]

What brand sewing machine are you using.

[@katequinnoffabquilts]

I have several but mostly use Janome
Brand products.