Originally Posted by Nanasrcool
Yes, I could see me missing it once, maybe twice but I have so many practice sandwiches that have the same mess on them and I cant see me doing it every time.
I wish so much that someone had my model and could give me some direction on tension. It is working fine doing all other sewing and works fine with the walking foot. But the minute I go to freemotion it is the same story over and over.
If the tension is correct for regular sewing, there's nothing wrong with the tension.
The problem is something else. Make sure you are bringing the bobbin thread to the top when you start and hold your thread ends when you start. Make sure you put the presser foot down.
Then the key is fast machine, slow hands. The needle needs to go pretty fast compared to how fast you move the quilt.
Keep practicing. You wouldn't expect to pick up a paint brush and be Rembrandt in a week!!!