Someone said "Machine fast, hands slow" This is true! You think because the machine is going fast you have to moved your hands just as fast!..Using gloves helps..I just used garden gloves with the rubber on the fingers and palms..works good and a lot cheaper! Thread kept breaking.. My machine is just picky about what it is threaded with..Did not like the quilting thread for machines?? Give it a try.. If I did it anyone can...Thanks everyone!