Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
If you are having so many issues, I would see if there is a FMQ class that you can take. I think an actual class on FMQ is really helpful. It's one skill that really benefits from hands on instruction.
I think you're right.
While the dealer should help, my dealer was less than useful because he had no clue about FMQ and how the stitches should look.
Oh, and if you've hit the throat plate a lot, you may have a nick or burr on it which will snag the thread, causing even more hits.
Janet