sounds like you need a darning foot if you're doing free motion and if one is available for your machine..lots of generics out there. I personally love one called the "Big Foot". The variance in stitch length will correct itself with practice - so don't give up on machine quilting yet. Don't forget to make sure Santa has all your requirements for your machine or else you'll not get what you want.
Originally Posted by wildyard
Arghhhhhhh, ... First I tried using the cover plate for the feeddogs. That made the fabric high and so tight to the foot that I couldn't move the material around. I couldn't find how to change the pressure on the foot in the book, so I took the plate off, and tried it just sewing.