Originally Posted by Onebyone

I learned if a machine stalls over thick places then it cannot handle it. Not enough power to push the needle through no matter what size needle. I took a potholder layered like what you have and binding with me when I was deciding on a new machine. I was surprised at the many models would stall when adding the binding over a join or corner.
I will add I bought a Juki, it is powerful and in my price range.