FMQ Issues - What am I doing wrong?
#41
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
Posts: 7,941
Originally Posted by Sunnie
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Hi Sunnie, just wanted to add that I had this problem with FMQ. I got so frustrated I solved it the expensive way....I bought a long arm. BTW I am in Glenmoore, just a short hop from Morgantown. Two of my sons live in Elverson.
Yes, you are close. We should meet up some day.
#47
I'm not a FMQ expert, but it looks like the loops appear whenever you are making a swoop, changing direction. What I have been told it try real hard to keep you speed even when you do that. People have a tendency to speed up in the curve! When I pay attention to that advise, my stitching is much better.
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 429
I had the same problem ... slow down! I was told to put the machine at the highest speed & move fabric slowly. That does not work for me! I think it's an individual "feel" and only you can determine what is perfect for you. I slowed my machine down to medium speed so I feel more in control and it works for me! Also I had to tighten my top tension more than I thought to get the perfect stitch. I changed from an open toe foot to a round darning foot, made sure my "quilting" needle was brand new and same thread in top & bottom. Hope that helps.
#50
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Wernersville, Pa.
Posts: 24
Being fairly new I have never heard of the bobbin buddies. Will they work in a drop in bobbin case? I have just tried FMQ and it is hard to get the feet and hands working together. Any hints will be greatly appreciated
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