Originally Posted by
DogHouseMom
It takes a while to get everything *just right*. Thread type, needle type, tension, and most important - machine speed to hand speed ratio.
I bought my 6600 specifically for FMQ - with the idea that I'd leave my Husky set up for piecing and leave the 6600 set up for quilting. I started practice sandwiches and I HATED THAT MACHINE!! Oh the horrors! I just kept at it more and more - tried different thread, needles, tension .. and finally everything clicked. I suspect the problem was me all along - my machine/hand speed were not coordinated to each other. That's the hardest thing to get down pat.
BTW - I don't use the "blue" bobbin. Have you tried using your regular bobbin?
I'm having the same problem with my 7700. Bought it specifically to FMQ and am not having good results, despite practicing, practicing, practicing. I'm going to keep playing with it until I find out that I am not cut out for this. Which I really hope does NOT happen. Thanks for your post!!