Originally Posted by Gilla

No matter how much I practice, it ain't working. My stitches are too big. I am on a Designer 1. I installed the FMQ foot correctly, it works fine. I just don't. I have the feed dog down, a straight stitch, etc. I think everything is set up right, I just can't get the size of the sttiches to stay even. What can I do? Is there someone who can give me a basic lesson on how to using my machine? I am trying to finish a quilt by Monday. I have most of it done using SID along the seam lines. Now I am trying to FMQ the border and I am pulling my hair (what is left) out. Please, somebody!!!