Dodie

the serpentine stitch is on my built in my machine and is a pretty curved stitch that really looks nice also the ladder stitch straight stitch in the ditch then jumps over on each side much easier than just a straight stitch in the ditch check on your decorative stitches

donnalynett

Thank you! I'll see if my machine has those stitches.

Pat-w

Try using the sandwiching & basting method tut at links below. Plus...it doesn't take up a lot of room.

Part 1--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
Part 2--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjB...eature=related

I had the same problem with my quilts. When I did my last twin size quilt I tried this method and had no problem what so ever. I had the quilt with me when I went to LQS and they all wanted to know what I did to get every thing so flat and perfect. It's only the second larger size quilt I have done. I was just beaming from cheek to cheek with the compliments.

The method is really easy and I did find it on our very own QB thread. So give it a try next time. I know I'm sticking with it!

Good luck & happy sewing.

Pat-w

Ooops. Posted twice. Sorry

terrt

measure the two blocks that you are sewing together. I bet that they are not the same size. That will cause puckering..

johans

is the walking foot installed correctly? mine has a "fork" that needs to be hooked around the screw that secures the needle. That is inserted first - before the walking foot is secured to the shaft. If the foot is not attached to the moving part of the machine, it will not "walk" across the fabric lifting the foot as it goes.

topper1

I was reading about tension on presser foot itself can cause that and that is easily adjusted on machine. Just thought, too much causes puckers at seams......just need to lower it a lttle

sewgarden

I get the same problem even when I've sprayed and pinned.

Prism99

Heavily starching the backing (as opposed to spray starching) may help. I use a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo and water, "painted" onto the fabric with a large wall painting brush until fabric is saturated, toss in dryer, then iron with steam. Backing fabric comes out *very* stiff and will not stretch while sewing.

It may be that your presser foot pressure is too high for your quilt sandwich.

What batting do you use? That could make a difference also.