GingerK

I have a couple of questions. Do you have any way of stabilizing the sides? I learned on an APQS Lenni (wonderful generous friend and teacher) and now have a Handi Quilter Amara. Both machines have two clips attached to the sides with heavy elastic rope.

I was taught to mark where the edges of my top are on the front bar--just a piece of tape but it helps to keep things straight. The clips and adjustable elastic also help to keep the sides where they are supposed to be.

I noticed a problem on a small donation baby quilt--the sides were pulling in no matter how much I adjusted. I realized two things were going on, I was using a very tight panto and I had pulled my backing too tight, so it all kind of squoze in, instead of lying flat. Could that be part of your problem?

And one other question/suggestion. When is the last time you checked if your machine table is level? A friend with ProStitcher was having many problems and they all went away after her table was re-leveled. I can always tell if mine needs a tweak because my machine will 'wander' on her own.