Originally Posted by NoraB

This is what I do, so maybe it will help:

- I always use the Schmetz Stepp-Nadel Quilting Needle 130/705 H-Q 90/14 (I think that means it's a size 90)

- Double-check your upper threading all the way down to the needle (just to make sure it's correct - sometimes
the thread hops out of that last "hook" just before the needle).

- Be sure your feed dogs are in the down position (check the knob on the right bottom side of your machine)

- Be sure the tension reflects your feed dogs down (the upper left knob should be turned so the tension on the
pressure foot is looser or non-existent--the indicator should be in the black zone).

- I use Gutermann exclusively, so you should be okay with that (100% cotton).

**The settings I used were when I had the machine on a frame. I used the little hopping foot instead of the walking foot. If you are not using the frame.......I'm thinking it might just be getting the rhythm of smooth feeding or maybe try the hopping foot. The hopping foot is round and is clear. Good luck! You've got a good machine!