Originally Posted by shesews

I found that to be true for some treadles, but the two treadles I use most often these days luckily seem to be in "just right" balance (or maybe adjustment?) where I can usually start and stop with just the foot pedal without breaking the thread. But it certainly doesn't hurt to use the handwheel for added insurance.
Billy, do you do any Freemotion quilting using your treadle? I really prefer it to any of my e-machines now.