The Sure Stitch Regulator that you bought is designed to be used on a frame and won't work if not on a frame. It has encoders that need to sit on the rails of the frame. I don't think the Speed Control will work without being on a frame either. You might try turning your foot pedal backwards and then "put the peddle to the meddle" as it will give you a more consistant speed when FMQing. One other thing about the Grace Stitch Regulators and Speed Control is that they don't work on all machines, example is the Jazz II machine will work with the Elite stitch regulator but not the Sure Stitch Regulator, I would call the Grace Company support team and double check compatiblity.