I learned to machine embroidery and stipple on an older 930 Bernina,loosen the top tension to 0 ,Dropped the feed dogs , get a hoop , then practice, practice, practice,I can do it on my singer 221 replica too, ,cover the feed dogs, put on the spring , sold at the San Francisco worlds fair, put on a hoop and practice , practice ,practice, (LOL )I also have the new 830 Bernina with all the bells and whistles, You still need to practice , practice, practice, I use my practice pieces to make pot holders, purses etc,You can always find a way around if you think about it and then just do it :thumbup:

Free motion quilting

of course....thank you!

One thing I've learned in the 19 years I've been quilting is:

There isn't anything you MUST do--every quilt is unique. There are no rules that apply all the time. It's your quilt, so you know what's best.

So, you don't need a stitch regulator to do FMQ--it's a nice extra to have, but beautiful quilts have been made on machines without them. Your skill and talent make your quilts beautiful, not special gadgets.

Enjoy!
Carole
Marlton, NJ

I have never used a stitch regulator. Drop your feed dogs, grab a Pepsi and practice! It just takes some practice. Sandwich some 20 x 20 muslin squares with batting and practice on them or make some Linus (or other kid's charity) quilts and practice with them. Once you get the rythm it will go quite smoothly. Practice making circles. I was determined to do it on my own instead of letting yet another appliance control me. Let us know how you do.

You do not need a stich regulator!!!She's just trying to make a sale-shame shame

You have to be aboe to put your feed dogs down.

FMQ comes the same way you get to Carnegie Hall...Practice, Practice, and more practice. Without practice even a stitch regulator won't help.

Although I can't do it~~~ I know people who do beautiful machine quilting on their home machines without stitch regulators. One friend wins "best of show" internationally using her home Bernina. I think one has to be super patient, go slowly and practice, practice, practice!!! Then there are people like me, who can't ride a bike! ha ha. Good luck and keep trying. I do.
Blessings.

Practice, practice, practice!!!! I made 4 or 5 baby quilts for our local police cars while I was learning. Your stitching will be uneven and then all of sudden you will get into the grove. Even after years of quilting I always practice before I start on a quilt. If your hands slip try wearing disposable glove (like the doctors use). Good Luck!!!!