Computer is locking up on mc11000 - Janome Sewing Machines

Here's a manual:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjs9vuo6-7aAhVl5IMKHXdeCTIQFggnMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.janome.com%2Fsiteassets%2Fsupport%2Fmanuals%2Fembroidery-models%2Finst-book-mc11000-special-edition-english.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1wovYIj-399R5ogRKNXCgA

Free motion quilting is a finicky function, much more than most other sewing. Since you are getting loops on the back of the fabric, try increasing the upper thread tension. Tension causes the top and bobbin threads to pull against each other. If the pull is not equal, the threads will be pulled to one side or the other.

If you continue to experience looping under the fabric, it could be that the top thread is not fully seated in the tension disk. Try this:

Remove the top thread completely from the machine.
Be sure to install a brand new sharp needle.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning.
Retest your machine.

However, if you don't find a fix, $25 for the special bobbin holder is probably a reasonable cost if it takes care of the problem. The reviews seem to be good:

http://www.sewvacdirect.com/janome-bobbin-case-for-free-motion-quilting-fits-models-mc14000-mc6500p-mc6600p-mc11000-mc7700-mc12000-and-more/

https://thequiltshow.com/forum/domestic-sewing-machines/120-janome-mc6600p
"Yesterday I bought a new free motion quilting foot and a bobbinholder (for free motion) for my MC Janome 6600P. I have been quilting all day, and belive you me it is a greate investment!!! :lol: :lol: Its like sewing on butter :lol: :shock:

Free motion Quilting Foot: part no.: 200-442-004 (MC6600P and MC11000)

Bobbin Holder (for free quilting and hand-look quiltstitch): part no.: 200-445-007 (MC 6600P, MC11000 and MC6500)

Bet you would love to have those too if you are doing a lot of free motion! The quiltfoot you can adjust so it works perfectly on your quilt!
:lol: :D :wink: I am sooooo happy!!!!"


https://www.getasquiltingstudio.com/2012/01/free-motion-quilting-tips-ii.html

LOOPS Tension or Speed

Free Motion Quilting Tension Problems

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The machine has a Auto Tension Adjustment setting (page 19) of the manual.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwj43NnlkufNAhVCzWMKHdq7Ad0QFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjanome.com%2Fsiteassets%2Fsupport%2Fmanuals%2Fembroidery-models%2Finst-book-mc11000-special-edition-english.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGy-DfpqHaOTNCidEpyxVCmA9GWKg&cad=rja

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Memory Craft 11000

Version 2.10 update is available for owners of MC11000 Version 2.01 and MC11000 Special Edition. Version 3.10 update is available for owners of MC11000 Version 3.00 and MC11000SE Version 3.00 with the purchased Professional Quilting Kit Version 3.00. This is not the update program for the owner of MC11000 Version 1.31 or earlier.

it could be a computer problem, I suggest having it checked

P, attern is from monster knits for little monsters. I'm attempting to do the little piggy on page 24. It a pull over hat with a neck ruff.

eBay listing selling what appears to be a service manual. (Also appears to have operator manual for sale.)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JANOME-MC11000-MC11000-SE-Instruction-manual-or-Service-Parts-CD-or-DWNLD-/362325952753

You need to take the machine to an authorized Janome dealer for repairs.

My bobbin case was jumping all the time...had it in for repairs and would bring it home and even though the tech had attached a test sew piece with different colored bobbin and top thread I could not get it to sew without the bobbin jumping. I thought that he had lied about that being sewn on this machine...finally, I found that you should start with plenty of thread in your hand when threading machine...so that once you feel it click into the tension...DO NOT PULL the thread, it pops it out of the tensioner...just loosely thread and hold tension with your thumb and forefinger while using the needle threader.

if its like the 9000, you just put the bottom of the hoop as if you were putting it on the machine, then use the cross to align your fabric, put on the top part of the hoop, tighten screw ,then it should be ready to take off and put onto your machine without undoing the material from the hoop . there's a video on you-tube about using a clothsetter