Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
also many people who do machine frame quilting don't have a stitch regulator.
I have a longarm and only quilt with my stitch regulator on (I'm a wimp and my quilting speed is anything but steady!)...but I took a class from Karen McTavish and her advise to us was to turn off the regulator when we quilt, especially when we are doing feathers or McTavishing.
If you are looking for tips for quilting on your DSM, check Leah Day and her blog where she is giving us wonderful quilting designs that she also demonstrates via video on her DSM. She is amazing!