I've found that leaders and enders, small scraps of fabric that you sew onto or off before your quilting piece, has solved a lot of that problem for me. The enders let me sew off the patchwork piece and it gives the pressure foot a place to rest when you're not sewing.

Wow! What a simple correction for a problem I have had for ages. This is much easier for me than using a stiletto (which is what I have been doing). Thanks to Onebyone and Bonnie Hunter :-)

Pam

I have the same problem with my seam being slightly off at the end. I will try putting my finger on the presser foot and see if it helps. This is very frustrating, especially for a beginner trying to learn.

DogHouseMom - where did you get that beautifully long seam guide? I love it.

Marysewfun

NOT DogHM buttttttttt ............... sometimes those guides come with all the bits and pieces with your sewing machine. Otherwise, you should be able to purchase one at most any shop that sells machines.

Thank you, I'll look around. I love that one. :-)

Marysewfun

So glad I read this - looked at my machine and sure enough I had a thread lodged in the teeth. You have all the answers to problems I love our info things.