Well, I guess the jury is in, lol! Apparently I'll be headed to the dealer tomorrow for a walking foot.
I don't have much room to quilt but I do think I have it puddled as much as humanly possible. I know there is a bit of drag when I'm doing a longer line of stitching but much of the shorter lines of stitching are equally as inconsistent.
Did try the rubberized (clean) gardening gloves I have on hand. They sort of helped so hopefully the walking foot will be more helpful. I've never really needed it when doing bindings but then again, who sees those stitches?? (I machine sew to the front and hand stitch to the back so none of those stitches show anywhere).
Thanks for everyone's input.