I luv to use my quilting stitches through all 3 layers. The first one I did I did not use the flatter machine batting but now even with the machine batting my stitches are not tight like they should be. I know it not machine as a test comes out great. Its so hard getting all 3 layers tight in hoop. Was wondering about using water sol stablizer on the back?
When you wash this and it dissolves does it clog up your washer?
Thanks Gale

Sounds like a tension problem or maybe more pressure to the foot. I have several machines and have never had a problem like this

I don't hoop my quilt but use a sticky back stabilizer in my hoop with a window cut out where the motif will go. I then pin or stick my quilt to the edges of the sticky back. I would use the water soluable on the top to keep the top stitching smooth. I haven't clogged up my washing machine yet.... but I do sponge most of it off before laundering.

A photo of your problem would be helpful. It sounds like you need to adjust your tension. Quilting through 3 layers means you probably need to adjust your tension.

Thanks all
Quilter41 a lite bulb went off when you said tension.
I have a foot tention knob on top that I turn to 2 when doing dense em stitches soI left it at 3 for reg sewing and did a test piece and works alot better. Guess I still need to play around.
Thanks Gale

Glad to hear that you were able to fix the problem :D:D:D

OldHag
Do I understand you right that you don`t use the top piece of hoop and put sticky on top with the window cut out for design?
Picture please
Thanks Gale

I have used Sticky stabilizer by Sulky for several of my projects. You can purchase a pkge of it at Joann's. Works great when you don't want to put your project in the hoop. Sorry I don't have the capability of pictures.