Originally Posted by
Joset
if you decide to get a new machine for fmq. i recommend the 1600p by
janome it does a fantastic job.
This is my machine too, and I've been having fun doing FMQ with it. I did have that same thread problem, intermittently, and in addition to what the other gals are saying, check to see that you are not inadvertantly lifting the pressure foot with your knee as you are sewing. For some reason I was doing that, and it really messes up the thread tension. As soon as I released my knee to a relaxed position not on the knee lever, my tension was restored. Happy sewing!