Loosen both the thread tension, and the bobbin tention, can you also loosen the pressure between the foot and the throut plate, that will help with the drag. Wear gloves they help to grip. If moving the fabric around with hands laid flat, try griping a handful on each side (comfortably) on each side of a small area to be quilted. This works best for those of us with arthritis, and hands that cramp up. Go at the highest spead that your machine will go, but move slowly and fluidly. Hope this helps.