When using a " floating " foot, l need it set pretty low to the fabric sandwich to prevent skips. But then it gets " hung up" on seam intersections. So l now use the hopping foot. I find that it even helps my stitches stay even...by listening to it's sound, l regulate speed of machine/ hands much better, getting very even stitching. Arrange the quilt so most of it's weight is on the sewing table ( or set up an ironing board even with your sewing surface) to help with managing the quilt. Most importantly, having the machine sit down in a table , rather than on top of it, works best.