I've never used it, but my friend that has a HQ16 uses it all the time. Minkey does stretch more in one direction than the other. ..... so sew cautiously........if you have extra minkey try doing a small sample to see what works best for you. You might get better results with using tissue paper just in the sewing area in case it attaches its self to the feed dogs.....I've used that technique for sewing with plastic type materials. best of luck.