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For a long time I have fmq with my machine turned sideways, the same position used for longarm quilting. I have found this to be easier as my hands have room on both sides of the machine for moving the quilt. Recently a friend, another quilter told me that this can mess with the timing on the machine. I really would like your opinion on this. I find this way easier, but do not want to ruin my machine. thanks
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The only way you could mess with the timing is really pulling on the fabric and having the needle hit the bobbin case a few good times. And this could happen with you sitting in front of the machine also. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
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Timing involves the feed dogs. As long as the feed dogs are dropped, I do not see how this could create timing issues. Maybe pulling on the quilt while FMQing with feed dogs up could mess with timing, as there would be sideways stress on the feed dogs. I have never seen this raised as an issue before, and I've seen this method recommended for years. (Tried it myself, but I prefer the regular way.)
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