Stitchnripper

Don’t think that is the problem but try it s d try without setting stitch to zero. Set stitch to zero anyway. Also be double sure your presser foot is down. Let us know how it goes

Lady Diana

Did you go to your manual first to see your settings for your machine? Also, best not to start directly on your quilt block or quilt before making sure you are getting the results you want. Next, make sure you have a 90/14 topstitch needle in...if working with batiks, use a 90/14 microtex sharp needle. Next sew a straight line on a sample sandwich the same as your piece you are working with. If the tension is perfect on this straight stitch, then don't mess with your tension for the FMQ. You have to practice your pedal speed to your hand movement. Try numerous practice pieces....you can turn them into pot holders later. Relax your arms, breathe and start your practice. If you have loops on the bottom, or eyelashes, which happens with curves...and you said you are doing circles....then these pesky eyelashes can form if your pedal speeds is too slow or you are moving your hands too fast. Get your tension back to a good stitch as before, make the changes mentioned and practice. Almost forgot, feed dogs down and lever pressure down. If you don't put the lever down all kinds of thread loops and tangles will occur. Hope this helps, I know you will do great when your machine is all ready.

Vanna

I got it to work, I’m half finished my quilt, then my bobbin ran out.

crafty pat

Mine did that when I found a small piece of lent under the bobbin holder. After I cleaned it good the problem was solved.

cashs_mom

That was my thought. The presser foot isn't lowered. It's easy to forget to do that when the foot isn't actually holding the fabric. Ask me why I immediately thought of that . . .

kat13

When you try the quilting foot for the first time, Always use a “practice” quilt sandwich! You need to move your fabric
faster. Once you get the hang of it, you will enjoy it much better! Practice is the key..