Originally Posted by QuiltE
You mentioned using invisible thread .... are your stitches OK when you use the same thread on both the top and bottom?
Also, are your stitches ok, if you are doing regular straight stitching? Check there ... and get it set up to stitch well in that mode first.
I don't know your machine .... you mention threading the bobbin clockwise and counter clockwise. Is that something specific to the machine? I've never heard of that before!
Ask your LQS for a private lesson. It won't likely cost you too much. They can tell you all they like, but this way you can have them guide you thru each step ... and help trouble shoot and then gain confidence with the technique to go home and master the skill!
I'm practicing on my practice sandwich now with the same thread for top and bottom, but tension is not ok. Used to have this problem sewing straight lines with a walking foot too, but after some adjustments it was ok. For FMQ using a darning foot, tension is just not right no matter what thread tension setting I use.
When I mentioned about the bobbin moving clockwise and anti-clockwise, what I heard was, some machines prefer clockwise and some anti-clockwise, so it really depends. You can change the direction just by removing the bobbin, flip it over and pop it back into the holder.
Yeah I've been for a private FMQ class 2 years ago. I can't remember what setting was used then, but it seemed to work fine! It's funny how my machine can function well out of my home, but go haywire when it's back!