Originally Posted by
azwendyg
It really could just be a matter of coordination if everything else seems right. Does it stitch correctly on your quilt sandwich with the same thread but using a regular foot with the feed dogs up (engaged)?
I would first change the needle. Then carefully re-thread your upper thread. FMQ does take a lot of practice to get it correct. You need to find a consistent speed and watch the rate that your machine moves the fabric. When FMQ, you need to hit that speed and move the fabric at the same rate that the machine moved the fabric. I can tell by the hum my Bernina makes when I am at that speed. Be sure to NOT look at where your needle is but look ahead to where you want to do so that you know in what direction to move your quilt. Be patient, it will take time. Took you time to learn to drive a car so hang in there.