Originally Posted by
nlpakk
Pat, I have the same problem with the tension. I just finished a quilt that was dark browns on top and a muslin color on the back and no way could I get that right.
I have heard that even expert FMQ-ers with fancy machines sometimes have this issue. I gave up trying to get it all balanced perfectly and now use the same color top and bottom unless the rare times I use invisible in the top. Also, unless it is a wall hanging, I try and make the backing have some kind of pattern because it is much more forgiving than a solid. Plus, that dreaded "practice, practice, practice"!!!