Originally Posted by
irishrose
Do you have or can you get a single needle plate for that machine.? It's the size of the hole to allow the needle to zigzag that is causing the problem. Ask me why I don't quilt on my Elna. That's one of the two reasons. Several of the newer machines have a changeable plate.
I agree, make sure the correct needle plate is attached. Makes a huge difference. Also, my Babylock embroidery machine came with two bobbin cases-one marked with a pink dot (embroidery) and with a green dot (embroidery and other sewing). The tensions are different on the bobbin cases, the pink dotted case being tighter.