Originally Posted by dunster
I have never ever had the hopping foot catch on the seams. Certainly the top should be well pressed so it lies flat, and the back, batting, and top should be stretched taut, but not over-tight. Is it possible your frame is set up wrong? I'm not familiar with the Grandquilter, so maybe someone with experience with that machine can answer.
Where are you located in Canada?
I thought the top was pretty well pressed, lots of starch, sides stabilized, everything taut ... with a finger-width between the quilt sandwich and the machine bed.
I'm in Southwestern Ontario! About an hour from Detroit MI.