Tired of messy thread nests or “bird’s nests” on the back sides of your quilts? In this quilting tutorial, I’ll share simple ways to prevent messy starts when you’re machine quilting – no fancy tools required! These easy but effective tips apply to both straight stitching and free-motion stitching.
In this quilting tutorial, I share:
- Why it’s helpful to hold your threads when starting at the edge of a quilt
- How to bring the bobbin thread up when starting in the middle (step-by-step, for a walking foot and for a free-motion foot)
- A quick troubleshooting checklist of other possible causes of thread nests
🎥 Watch next: Thread Tension Fixes Every Quilter Should Know:
These two videos work together to give you more complete troubleshooting tools.
And in this quilting tutorial, I’ll show you:
- What balanced thread tension looks like (and how to spot problems)
- Quick fixes to try first
- When and how to adjust your tension dial or setting step-by-step
- When it’s time to seek out a qualified repair technician (and when it’s not necessary!)
👉DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE THREAD TENSION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: Fix Your Thread Tension (FREE Guide)
Happy Quilting!
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