Originally Posted by
hopetoquilt
So you leave your stitch length at like 2.5 and then just FMQ? Isn't there some drag on the quilt? You have not had any issues? I am so glad it wasn't just me unable to drop stitch length to zero and that it actually can't be done. Thanks for the info!
This is exactly what I do. I have a Pfaff and the stitch length will go to 0 but it doesn't matter with the hopping foot.
Holice asked why leave the feed dogs up? I find I have better control of stitch length and where the stitch goes by leaving the feed dogs up. That slight bit of drag is just enough to prevent random 1/2" long stitches.
Also, I just don't have to remember if they are up or down, and it works for me, so why not?