Lady Diana

Always a good idea to change to a 90/14 topstitch needle for Fmg.......glides through all layers easier.

annette1952

I always use a 90/14 Topstitch needle for free motion also. I had so much trouble when I first stated fmq so by trial & error, that's what I found that the 90/14 Topstitch worked the best for me. I don't know though if it is true for all machines but for mine it works. If you don't normally have trouble though then it could be the glue or a dull needle. So many things! lol Love your fmq You do great work

carslo

I found that I needed a larger needle to avoid such skips. Lovely work!

QuiltE

As the others have mentioned, sometimes it's only a matter of finding the "right" needle.
A larger needle and one with more punch-ability is needed for FMQing because you are going through so many layers .... quilt top, batting and backing.

Also, I had asked the type of batting as that can make quite a difference too, and could be causing some of the problem.

Try switching over to an Embroidery Needle or Topstitch Needle.
Also a larger size 12 or even a 14 when doing FMQing is best.

jamsbuying

Glad you spotted in time to fix! Beautiful FMQing!

Innov8R

I like your practical solution. Your FMQ is really beautiful.

meanmom

Your FMQ is beautiful. My machine was skipping stitches. I took it in for a thorough cleaning and now it is fine.

coopah

Beautiful work, Tartan. Did anyone mention there is a needle called a "quilting needle" for sewing machines? The shop I go to recommends them for such work as you're doing.

Jingle

Very pretty quilting.

BettyGee

Your quilting is absolutely gorgeous. Sounds like you've identified the problem so keep on going. Some day maybe I will be able to do such lovely quilting.