Bobbin case care and tension adjustment (video)

While APQS quilting machines rarely require timing, if a needle jam occurs you may need to give some TLC to your hook assembly and re-set it. This introduction will help you locate the best tools for the task, making the timing process simple and straight forward. Be sure to watch the entire timing series on the APQS Quilting Channel, along with other great videos to build your knowledge and expertise.

Whereas many companies offer only one bobbin size option, APQS customers can select the bobbin size that best fits their quilting style. In this article, we've outlined the characteristics of each size below to help you decide what’s right for you.

We’ve pulled together some of our most popular blog posts about thread breakage so you have a one-stop-shop to resolve your thread breakage issues.

Follow along as APQS retailer and educator, Myrna Ficken, shares helpful information about longarm machine bobbins, bobbin cases, backlash springs and bobbin tension.