Yes, rethread everything. Try adjusting the height of the foot; it should have a way to move it up and down -- it may not be close enough to the fabric. And relax!
Don't give up -- there's often an "Aha" moment when all of a sudden, FMQ will just start to work for you.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 03-20-2019 at 05:40 AM.
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