From what I have read and experienced first hand, there is a real marriage between stitch length, tension, and the speed in which you move the fabric, especially with curves. I had a similar problem at first, but I kept making sample quilt sandwiches on which to practice. Eventually, it got more comfortable. Also, I made sure I sued the same thread in both top and in the bobbin. FMQ is like a dance; where practice is the only way to really learn the steps.

Thanks bstock. I can't wait to try again. Aren't fabric colors just the greatest thing ever? That is half the fun of quilting--choosing the colors.

Thanks Helen. I'm anxious to start another project. I really enjoyed doing this. I can see where as it gets more comfortable, the results improve. I really can't see myself doing an entire quilt this way, but I can easily imagine mixing hand-quilting with FMQ.

Thanks Cris. Hey, I live in Arkansas now, but I used to live in Lisle, which would have made us practically neighbors.

You can. Just jump right in with both feet. You might like it.

Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks Cindy, you are too kind. I do want to keep working at it--that's for sure.

Thanks for justflyingin to comment. :) Thanks for the kind words. I agree that the first time is the hardest. I'm anxious to try again.

Thanks Ellen.

Thanks Vinae; I appreciate all this encouragement. I can't wait to do another project.