Thanks for all the responses. I use the walking foot for straight lines. I have tried the darning foot for FMQ but my results are not great. I am going to try the idea of unplugging the foot pedal. It was also suggested to me to turn the machine sideways when I quilt. I may try that too. The other thing that irritates me is the switch to drop and lift the feed dogs is not working. I don't want to go through the aggravation of getting it fixed!! I guess I will have to bit the bullet and drop the machine off to be serviced and fixed.