The stitch regulator is fine now. I talked with Chuck at Bailey's and he told me my problem. However the stitch regulator does not work the same as if I were sewing on my machine with a pressure foot. The speed still has something to do with the size of the stitch. My understandins is the stitch regulator on a free motion or darning foot helps to keep the stitches uniform but speed is the secret. If I am stippling, straight line, etc I can pretty well keep the stitches uniform but if I'm trying to go around an applique or a design in the fabric and I slow down my stitchs seem to be too small. This just requires practice as has been mentioned and learning how my machine handles. I haven't learned exactly how my machine handles yet. The Bailey has more throat room but it does not handle like the Babylock Pro we had on the frame. I am no longer frustrated but excited about learning something new. Your are so right the first day is the hardest. And PPP is the secret. I just wish I had more time. to play with it.