Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
When you roll the backing/batting onto the front roller, I would keep it a little looser than usual. Every time you advance the quilt, flip the top up and examine the new section of batting & backing, smoothing it if needed.
What PaperPrincess said....and keep an eye on your needle. The long arm needle moves so much faster (as a rule), than a domestic machine. You might need to clean it off occasionally off the needle if it picks up some of the spray basting. I would unthread the eye and wipe the needle with rubbing alcohol...maybe when I change the bobbin...and of COURSE not over the quilt. (I only say that as that is something I might do. I get squirrelly like that sometimes!)