Originally Posted by
faykilgore
Feed dogs UP? I would have to see that technique to understand it. I have a Bernina and the darning foot does not "hop." Leaving the feed dogs up would not allow smooth motion. My roomate has a Brother and hers hops. We don't do well exchanging machines so I guess it's all in what you are comfortable with.
I have a Bernina 1230 and have only done FMQ with a hopping foot (darning foot) on it. I have used it both with feed dogs down and feed dogs up. Feed dogs up gives better control with some quilt sandwiches. Feed dogs up may not work with a non-spring FMQ type foot. It really depends on your machine. Some machines FMQ easier with feed dogs up.