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01-16-2012, 06:16 AM

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AnotherMadQuilter

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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles

ok here is my small piece of advice......purchase a large piece of clear vinyl or clear vinyl 'tablecloth' use tape to attach to the bed of your machine just clear of the needle and spread out over the table, ironing board, dressers, etc. that you have supporting your project.....then the project can move with minimual drag ~ makes everything work better

This is also what I do. I cover every surface that my quilt will be on. Helps a LOT with keeping things moving smoothly. Also, is it possible that your stitiches are "messed up" only where you are crossing over seams? That will often cause small stitches as everything has to work harder. A tiny bit of planning for that and a minute amount of assistance while going over seams will help with that.

Good luck and don't give up. We are our own worst critics! Probably no one else will even notice.