You can successfully fmq with any machine as long is you have the right tools. You say you are changing the pressure on the darning foot. You shold not have to change this pressure if using the darning foot. Change the needle and hange the thread. Be sure the feed dogs are dropped or covered (even tho some say this is not necessary). Also be sure you are moving the fabric at an even pace. Since it is difficult for you to get to classes, you might consider a short private lesson to help you get tarted. The price may pay dividends in improving your skills.
I also sugget since you say you have tried to adjust tension etc.....go back and set the machine for regular sewing and try and then start over in your adjustments It may be that something has become unblanced in your trying these things Also be sure you have the same weight thread on bottom and top and definitely a new neede that corresponds to your the size of your needle.
Last edited by Holice; 12-08-2012 at 04:57 AM.