Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I have this machine. I use the original fmq foot that came with it. No popping or hollow noise at all. In fact I quilted all day aly with it and not one thread break or messed up stitch that was the machine's fault. I use Glide thread top and bottom, a bobbin Geni (I take out the bobbin case spring) and Titanium coated topstitch needle size 80/6. It just purrs along easy as can be. I don't use the three hole bar at the top, I buy pass it, I put my thread down the far right hole for a guide only.
Good to know about bypassing the 3 holes and only using the far right one as a guide. I also use bobbin genies..have tried several different needles and threads. I actually planned to put my 1500 on the Gracie King frame I bought, but I haven't tried it yet. I bought a Janome Horizon 7700 earlier in the year, and last month I got the Juki HZL400. I have been doing fmq on both of them, and haven't had any problems like with my 1500. However, as we all know, if we all liked or could only sew with one brand of machine how rich would that supplier be??.. And how long would the wait be to purchase? Lol.. I know some people just "click" with certain machines.
Regards,
K