Originally Posted by
EasyPeezy
Thanks, Jan. I really want to try FMQ again. Last time I tried I couldn't even sew a
straight line without having all kinds of nests at the bottom.
The biggest reason I get nests when FMQ is because I forget to put the pressure foot down. When using what I call the FMQ foot - it's easy to forget as it doesn't sit down on the fabric even when the pressure foot is down.
I also have a Janome 6600 and I love it. I use the blue dot bobbin holder and always put a new needle in. I hardly have any problems with skipped stitches. I usually use Gutterman thread - but have used other successfully.