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Old 02-11-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lyndy
Hi Denise,

I have the speed set at medium (I'm pretty new at FMQ), Mode 2 pattern 11. If I do a straight line the stitches are pretty good but as soon as I start doing curves the loops start.

Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Check to see what you have the speed on. When I FMQ I have the speed set at med-low. Had to find what was comfortable for me. Didn't like it real fast, so prevent eyelashes, I slowed everything down. The tension is around 5. Are you sure you've put the machine in Mode 2 pattern 11?
OK I believe the eyelashes are caused because the speed of the machine and the speed at which you're moving your fabric is off. It does take practice. Slow down your machine speed a little and play with a quilting sandwich. You should start to see improvment. You can also try putting your machine on Mode 2 pattern 13. I sometimes use that also.
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