free motion quilting problems
I want to do free motion quilting but am having problems. When I have the feed dogs down and try to move the fabric with my hands/arms, I find I cannot do so easily. I do have fibro and neck/shoulder injury issues. I wonder if perhaps I just don't have the strength needed to do this or if I don't have something else set up correctly.
How easily should the fabric move under the presser foot when I try to slide it along? Is it possible the presser foot is putting too much force on the fabric even tho the feed dogs are down?
I have been able to do shape quilting with the feed dogs up by using long stitches and the stop and start method and slow gradual turns. I've done hearts, leaves and vines. I just think it would be fun to do the free motion if I can manage it.
All help and suggestions are welcome!