Originally Posted by
#1piecemaker
I like to use a darning foot when I use my domestic machine for FMQ. It makes it so much easier. I threw my walking foot in the drawer. But, no matter what you use, you will probably have a little bit of stretch. That is why I always make sure I have extra backing fabric on. I can always cut it off. But, you can't always add it on.
I'm not doing FMQ. Just using a built in stitch. It has a little bit of a swirl to it. It would be ok if it stretched some, but it is totally getting out of shape.
The batting is polyester. I actually thought of that. But I buy the batting in huge rolls at a discount to use for charity quilts. The thing is I've been using it for years.
I really think I have a lemon of a machine. It has caused me nothing but grief. Sucking the joy out of quilting. There are days I'm ready to throw it out the window. today is one of them.