I have this machine too. I have never been able to free motion quilt though. BUT I have tried. I had trouble with threads breaking, I think it would break every 10 in. I was sooooo mad. Took it to the dealer and he told me the machine can't sew through all those layers.... Duh, why would I try to do that. Anyhow he did finally after my persistance find a problem with my bobbin holder, and after that was changed it worked much better. Unfortunately I still can't FM quilt worth a darn!!!!!