Thank you for the question, ones that I have too! And thank you fellow quilters for the answers, I have been practicing FMQ, took a class at the Paducah Quilt Show and the machine supplied had a stitch regulator on it. Not a fan, but of course that is a novice telling you that, lol. Anyway, I am just trying to keep my "movements" matching the machine speed. After a bit I can get the groove, but a day later I got to start all over.

Thanks for asking the question. I think I needed this info too. Gonna try to do some more and see how it goes. Tired of sending out even the small stuff that I'm gifting since I'm an uneven FMQer too. :-)

First of all, I have a Viking Diamond Deluxe and never have to adjust my tension the machine does all of the thinking. It may not be necessary to change yours. I was told to set the speed control (if you have one) to the slowest and then push the pedal to the metal when you quilt. Don't grip your fabric and keep your shoulders in a relaxed state. Gloves, even gardening gloves with the little nubs on them work great for moving fabric. Try practicing your designs first on a paper or dry erase board; know it in your head before you start. Try practicing on 12 in squares w/batting and backing fabric. You can always make a play quilt out of the squares or a dog blanket, no one will care about the quilting. It does take practice. It's good to get advice then find what works for you after trying different things. You just haven't found your groove yet; it'll come.