hairquilt

Hi all, I am trying to start MQ & need to know some things like can you do a little pattern & then just stop & start again later? I have a darning foot to use but my stitches on back look wonky so I'm not using correct something. Any one have a Pfaff tiptronic 2020 they MQ on?. Any help appreciated.

Connie in CO

I have a 1475 CD,maybe tension to loose?Connie in CO

hairquilt

Hi Connie, Do you MQ on yours?

sewgull

Your thread tension may be to loose. You could be moving fabric to slow or to fast. Practice - practice - practice.
I have Pfaff 7570

Queen

I have a 2030 and when I FM the presser foot has a in between spot. Not up all the way and not down. It will click into the spot. Also make sure your feed dogs are down and loosen the tension just a little bit.
Hope this helps.
Mary

hairquilt

Can you stop at any time you want? It is so hard for me to learn new stuff at my age but I'm hanging in there.

Connie in CO

hairquilt,yes i do.It's the only machine i use for quilting.Connie in CO

Connie in CO

I stop quilting anytime i want.Connie in CO

maryb119

Make sure you put down the presser foot. The tension won't be right if you don't. It takes lots of practice to FMQ. I usually use a scrap piece of fabric and batting to practice a new design. Yes you can stop and start but you have to do it in a place that doesn't show too much.

Tropical

I have an 1170 which is an older model from the 90's. The presser foot doesn't go all of the way down. There is a little ledge half way down and to the back and the presser foot lever sets on that. Do you have the stitch length set to zero? That works for me. Also, go medium fast.