Hi I just sent for a Bailey, I hope,that I don't have that problem. I have a pennywinkle table. I got it second hand.the table has a steel frame I am lookig forward to my new machine. I have 5 quilts ready to quilt I hope you can fix what is wrong with your set up. I talk to Mr. Bailey him self and he seam to knowma lot about sewing machine. Good luck gupsy06