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  1. Handi Quilter
  2. Troubleshooting and Advice
  3. Machine Troubleshooting

Machine Troubleshooting

Go here to find any suggested solutions for common problems with your Handi Quilter Machine.

  • Adjusting Thread Break Sensor
  • Does my machine need to be timed?
  • Fabric Puckering
  • How do I get technical support for my HQ machine?
  • How the Thread Break Sensor Works (and why it alarms when the thread isn't broken)
  • Long Stitches (Stitch Regulation Failure)
  • Loose Stitching on top of quilt
  • Machine will not run
  • Needle Won't Pick Up Thread
  • Skipping Stitches
  • Skipping Stitches (bobbin thread not pulling up)
  • Stitch Quality symptoms
  • Stitch Regulation Troubleshooting
  • Thread Backlash
  • Thread shredding or breaking
  • Top thread looping on back of quilt
  • What is shredding thread?
  • What is skipping stitches?
  • Why is my machine skipping stitches? (One reason for skipped stitches)
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