mswordwiz

Ditto.... I do just fine w/out a stitch regulator, but it took me a lot of practice to get to this point.

amma

I FMQ with and without dropping the feed dogs, I can't set my machine to a zero stitch, I just set it to the smallest possible setting :D

You can even FMQ using a zig zag stitch, there are many, many possiblilities :D:D:D

millivanillisask

Same here :thumbup: :thumbup:

19angel52

Yup - I surely do think you were told wrong. FMQ takes time to get the stitches even - and that means practice. I do drop the feed dogs on my machine - and am slowly getting it to where the stitches are even.
Do I wish I had a long/mid arm and frame set up? You bet - I'm saving money for one. But for now - this is what I have and I'll continue to practice.
I AM getting better :) !!

Found it's easier to practice on things like pot holders or table runners....something practical and soon you'll get the feel of FMQ....truly!

978gray

Just drop the feed dogs. Takes some practice to get even stitches but it is very possible. The first machine I learned to FMQ is 44 years old. I now have a new machine, but you do not need a special machine. Just practice to keep the stitches even.

Flapper

Me, too!!

jeanneb52

It is most certainly okay to FMQ without a regulator. All it takes is the dreaded P work PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!
I do it free hand on both my regular machine and my midarm. YOU can do it if I can. Go girl

LivelyLady

Same here.

LivelyLady

So true.........sounds like she just wants to make a sale

STICHNRN

there was FMQ long before stitch regulators.