Thanks, Rob, it's one of the older ones with the arm that goes over the needle (what exactly does that arm do?)

I will check all the things you mentioned and see if that helps at all.

Yes it does make sense, I will try that.

I haven't quilted anything in a long time and I think my skills need honing again. Maybe just more practice is necessary.

It sounds like the pressure foot need to be lowered, then the fabric will be tighter not to move like that. I hope this helps.

I also spray baste. But I only use 505 Basting Spray, as it doesn't gum up my needle, machine, thread, etc. I also haven't had any issues with my Lupus acting up from spraying it. I buy it at Sewforless.com, as that's the best price I've found.

I also only use 505 spray. Best on the market

You said you pinned really well. You do need a lot of pins. You should be able to put your fist down anywhere on the pinned top and touch at least 2 pins. Also, if you start quilting from the middle out, you may have better results. and last, it looks like you are using a walking foot? make sure you have attached it correctly.

As Rob said, lowering the presser foot pressure may help. It did for me and I have not had puckers since.

I know it's not always posssible, but I find that when I do cross-hatching on the diagonal I rarely get puckers. Amd as Tartan said, pulling (stretching) the fabric out with both hands as you go will smooth things out pretty well. I am definitely no expert and still need lots of practice.

[QUOTE=kjackson;7402745]Thanks, Rob, it's one of the older ones with the arm that goes over the needle (what exactly does that arm do?)

The arm that goes over the needle bar (actually over the screw that holds the needle clamp in place) causes the foot's moving parts to go up and down in time with the needle, so they act as feed dogs for the top layer of fabric. If the arm isn't placed over the needle clamp screw, then those parts don't work properly.

Rob