Machine quilting trouble
Hi. I have another thread on which I'm asking for new machine suggestions. But I'm afraid to buy a new one only to have the same headaches quilting on it that I have now! For instance, I just finished quilting a small blanket, 46x36, and even on that small of a project the fabric pushed in the direction I was quilting! I used approximately 300 pins on that small piece, that has to be enough. I've tried spray basting one quilt-no better outcome, I've tried glue basting-didn't work, AND I antique get less puckering when I DON'T use the walking foot. I'm about ready to give up hope.
Someone here mentioned having a local quilt shop/quilter do the basting. What exactly would they do? And how much would it cost? I did jane one quilt that was a wing gift professionally quilted, but at $110 for a 68x72 or so quilt I can't do that beefy often! Help! In weekday way might a new machine help?