I think it is just a typo, what she meant is darning foot.

Suzy

material sandwiched properly---- check
tensions set ---- check
new needle ---- check
quilting gloves on ---- check
music is playing ---- check

.... I've been forgetting the wine!!! no wonder why I'm having problems!!! LOL

Another big tip that came from a sewing machine tech is to use a Stretch Needle, meant to use on knits but can be used on any fabric, the Stretch needles have a longer scarf & help prevent skipped stitches, I consider it a miracle needle.[/quote]

Stretch needle, huh??? I am going to try this out today with the stretch needle. I have been doing all my FMQ on all my projects and sometimes I do get skipped stitches, I will definitely try the stretch needle, thanks for that tip!!!

The Supreme Sllider is a silicone, slippery, mat that you lay under your needle and it helps slide the fabric around. I wouldn't even attempt FM without it, and the gloves.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ider&x=16&y=19

Here is a few sites that I keep going back to:

http://www.daystyledesigns.com/365project.htm (for designs)

Go about half way down the page to FM on this site, also gives a lot of videos and just a lot of information:

http://www.daystyledesigns.com/artic...motionquilting

Wow, This is a GREAT video(s)!!!!! :thumbup: Thank you for sharing it.................................

http://www.patsythompsondesigns.com/free-video/

Just finished fmq my first large quilt. It looks like I had way too mucn wine. Can't imagine what it would have looked like if I had. LOL I really need to post a picture so everyone can have a good laugh.

Practice, Practice, Practice and more Practice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Put on some music, my quilting is so much better if I have background music that is peppy and fun. I play lots from the 50s and 60s

Be sure and post a pic - I want to see it. Then when I do mine, I'll have something to compare it with!

LOL........I always use an Elvis cd. Blue Hawaii is my favorite to use to FM, but sometimes I'll use a little livelier song.