Originally Posted by
IQ2
...and don't forget that you should STOP any time you feel uncomfortable and need to readjust the quilt or your hand position. That's my biggest issue. I feel like once I start I have to keep moving no matter what.
This is HUGE. Also, just plain stop quilting when you get tired. I can only fmq for an hour max before I and too tense to do it smoothly.
Also, you didn't mention whether you put your feed dogs down? Make sure to put those bad boys down and if your machine doesn't support it, then tape a playing card (preferably the joker) over the feed dogs.
How big is your quilt? Practice with a small quilt or mini. Big quilts are tough.