regm

I have a Janome 7700 and all of a sudden stitches are skipping when I try to free motion quilt. No problem using the walking foot foot stitch in the ditch. I've changed the needle, the thread , re threaded the needle, cleaned out the bobbin. Don't like messing with the tension. Any other ideas of what I should try?

Geri B

Slow down a bit...going too fast does not allow the stitches to ' lock'......

dunster

Also be sure that you're not pulling on the fabric, causing the needle to deflect so that it can't form a stitch. Sometimes using a stronger needle will help in this case, but not pulling on the fabric is a better solution.

imsewnso

Change the needle would be my suggestion as well.

quilterlois

I had the same problem last week. I changed needle to a "top stitching needle",had no more problem. Since have been told "jeans needle" would have worked.

LyndaOH

If you have the adjustable Janome foot, you may want to adjust it down a bit. The foot should be just skimming the top of the sandwich.

patricej

if it's the needle, it might be a matter of size rather than having gotten dull.
if you try all the other suggestions and still have the problem try moving up one needle size.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree. Change the needle and slow down if you are trying to speed doing FMQ.

regm

I do use the top stitching needle, will try a jeans needle. Thanks for all the suggestions, will give all a try.

quiltedsunshine

Also, loosen the needle and make sure it's pushed all the way up. When it's not, it will throw the timing off.