Originally Posted by
Holice
do the feed dogs drop. If not, tape a piece of plastic over them and punch a hole for the needle.
You might also dial the stitch length to 0 This will stop the feed dogs from moving under the plastic.
For FMQ you need to disengage the feed dogs if the machine doesn't.
I would assume you have the proper foot - for darning or free motion. You need the space to move th quilt.
As to thread - whichever your machine likes.
Yes, the feed dogs go down, so I've done that. The stitch length lever only goes as low as 6, but I've pushed it right to the bottom - not sure if that's 0. I'm using a darning foot. So, yes, all the basics of FMQ are in place - I'd just like to hear anything people can tell me relating to doing it on these vintage machines.