I am of the opinion that striving for perfection in FMQ is not something that should be dwelt upon too long. Yes, eyelash problem sounds like a tension solution and easily resolved. My first FMQ was, to put it mildly, a disaster and my seam ripper and I got much too close. After practicing and practicing and more practicing I can say that I'm pretty happy with my FMQ now. Making pictures with the thread in negative space is something I love to do. I find that if I relax, my shoulders aren't even with my the top of my ears, I do much better. It is quilting, not open heart surgery, and we need to remind ourselves of that and not strive for perfection. God only asks that we do our best to be good people, He doesn't want us being goofs. He already knows we're goofs, so have fun!