Originally Posted by
kristijoy
When you are practicing, make sure the needle isn't under tension. That when I find that it jumps. Repositioning often wiggles the fabric around and sometimes I don't realize that the quilt is pulling on the needle (even though it's in the down position). Sometimes I jiggle the fabric on purpose to make sure that it's not pulling on the needle in some odd direction. I know that's hard to describe...hope it makes sense...
This was my thought too. Also, someone once told me to take that first stitch after you have stopped to reposition your hands in the same hole that you ended in. Go up then back down in the same hole then carry on with your pattern. I think that might give your hands the opportunity to get moving in the right direction again and keep the stitching line smooth. Not sure I am making this clear but maybe you do understand what I am trying to say.