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			<title>gramacoat says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rotary cutter looks nice but $60 for a rotary cutter that's not even gold plated for that price is way to expensive I would like ti buy one but unfortunately at that price I don't see those flying off the shelf.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>gramacoat</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Traci says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have the Bernina 820 and always lower the top tension, no matter what thread. It is usually at 1.5 or 1.7 and the stitches still look good.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Traci</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:31:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Kiwiana says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I LOVE monopoly. Bottom Line in the bobbin, but the secret is: top stitch needle and lowered top tension. That's all you need to know about MonoPoly. I also do use a net over the spool of MonoPoly too, just like when using metallic threads. Keeps the unravelling off the spool.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kiwiana</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:51:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Angel9 says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I never have a problem with Metallic or Invisible thread in my Bernina QE 440 and I believe the reason is I always use Superior Bottom Line thread in the bobbin. I have found cotton thread in the bobbin will not work with the Metallic or the invisible - at least for me. I also use a Superior Thread Holder - that wonderful little tool feeds the top thread evenly and consistently. Hopefully this helps. Carole]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Angel9</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:35:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Patty P says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are your ruler/mat/rotar y cutter products sold anywhere in Washington state? In checking the dealer list on the Quilters Select website, the two nearest me are Seattle and & Silverdale Sewing & Vac--but they do not carry them. Please advise me where I might purchase them. Thanks! patricia.k.patterson@earthlink.net]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patty P</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:47:19 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Denise says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I had the same problems with all sulky special threads until Sharon Shambers told us to put the threads into mineral oil..soak, dry off and then they work perfect. Mineral oil disapates so no worries! :D]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Denise</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:02:04 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>casinnreich says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[RE: 820 won't recognize the thread; it always just breaks. Years ago when I first tested the 820 at the dealer's, that machine wouldn't use monopoly invisible, it stretched, broke, etc.... and for me that was a deal breaker. My dealer went to the company mechanics to find out why and how to fix. At that time, it was a known problem and there was a fixable solution. Done. I bought the 820. My machines have gotten great service from Bernina. When you have problems go to a dealer, talk with the mechanic if available, provide samples of stitching problems you have and a brief written description so the mechanic can see & understand exactly what the issues are. Leave your phone number so he can call you if necessary. Recently, my 820 had tension problems that couldn't be fixed or adjusted by me no matter what I tried. I followed by own advice, my 820 problems were resolved. I'm happy.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>casinnreich</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:48:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Bonnier Jacqueline says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[have a 750 and can't sew with metalic thread. I put on a needle, special for metalic thread, and still every 10 cm the thread breaks ! Must I loosen the upper tension or what ????? thanks for an answer]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bonnier Jacqueline</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:15:21 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>casinnreich says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have the Bernina 820 and use monopoly invisible thread all the time. Sometimes on top and in the bobbin; other times top only with Bottom Line or Aurfil 50/2 in the bobbin. I have learned: 1) with mono on top to lower the upper tension to 2.25 or 2 to avoid pulling up bottom "fly specks" thread; 2) With each change of bobbin and/or top thread, do a stitching test swatch to check the tension; 3) On occasion, the top thread breaks and I have discovered that re threading the top fixes this problem; and, 4) my dealer recommends oiling the bobbin more often, not waiting for the machine to tell me to do so. I hope this is helpful, CAS.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>casinnreich</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:15:19 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>bar7700 says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Love all your videos! Especially the live ones at home! Can't wait for your new fabric line to be available.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>bar7700</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 07:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Karen O says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I use monofilament thread with Bottom Line thread in the bobbin and 1.5 stitch width setting. Works like a charm. You really need to adjust the thread tension though. I played with it until I found ideal setting. Think tension is down to 2.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Karen O</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 07:34:04 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>HelenW says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Concerning the breakage of monopoly thread, I had the same breakage until I heard on Superior thread that you have to drop the top thread tension way down. On My Designer 1 it has a default of 4.6 and I take it down to 2.8 and have not problem with breakage any more. Hope it works for you.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>HelenW</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 07:19:33 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Dina says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Same problem with my 820. Tried various invisible threads, all with the same results. Advice would be appreciated as applications for invisibles are many and useful.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dina</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 06:55:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Bdasusan says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Same question. My 820 wont't use it. It always just breaks. I would love some suggestions. As far as the bobbin recognizing the thread, I turn off the " eye" and that helps. Still have the stretching / breaking problem. Any thoughts?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bdasusan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 05:37:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>scquilts says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[How do you use the monopoly thread? I have an 830 and it doesn't recognize the thread. I barely see it!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>scquilts</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 05:09:31 -0500</pubDate>
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