mommessy

One more thing. Make sure you slow the speed down to a low setting before using start/stop. If you don't the machine will run away on you!

justflyingin

That is how I feel with FMQ using start/stop...very much "out of control".

Knitette

I find it much harder to FMQ on my Pfaff QE4 which doesn't have a Start/Stop button than my Janome which has one. I simply set the speed and off I go!

I'm getting to used to the QE pedal now - I just set the speed and it's 'pedal to the metal', lol. I think, as a new quilter, when I learned to FMQ with the Start/Stop button it's harder for me to now try and control the speed with a pedal (instead of the fabric movement).

mighty

Sounds really cool!!!

0tis

I have a Viking Sapphire 875Q - I knew about the stop/start button but did not know about the foot pedal stop - how cool is that - I will try that out. Thanks for the tip.

DonnaC

I've been using that method for a long time! It really helps me to FMQ because I don't have to worry about my foot....I only deal with my hands and the timing and speed of the movement. It is pretty awesome.

mommessy

It's the greatest thing,huh? I LOVE my Sapphire!

quiltsRfun

I have the same machine and live that feature for FMQ and for winding bobbins.

MacThayer

I have a stop/start button on my Janome, plus a speed regulator, which I use for FMQ. Of course, I have it set on a slow speed. I find I get it done faster by going slower because I make fewer errors I have to stop and fix. LOL! Maybe I will gain speed over time. Anyway, I'm going to try tapping the foot control, just to see if that works on my machine! Probably not. . .

Pam B

I use my start/stop feature mainly when embroidering. Have never tried it when FMQ...will have to remember this. I have a Viking Ruby. Thanks!