I could have had 8 done in a fraction of the time! Too much talking - just do it!!!! What a waste of time

Thanks for your candid review. Sometimes it does take patience and walking away to clear the air.

If you’re FMQing on ANY machine, regardless of brand, age, model, features, etc., you should set your stitch length AND width at zero with zero presser foot pressure. You should always drop or cover your feed dogs. This is a no brainer. Why? Because YOU are the one determining how fast or slow the fabric/quilt moves under the foot, as well as the direction. YOU also determine the speed of stitching by how hard you press down on the foot pedal. If your machine has a speed control function, this is a wonderful aid to use because you just set it at a comfortable speed for you and step down on the pedal all the way. Basically, you’re using the foot pedal as an on-off switch. You want the FMQ foot to glide freely over the quilt, but at a height just above the fabric - approximately between 1/8” and 1/4”. The most noteworthy setting that Jean mentioned was her tension setting of 9, which is quite high. THIS is the variable that will differ from machine to machine. CAVEAT: If you have a stitch regulator of some type with your machine for FMQing, then use the settings recommended by the manufacturer. This may involve setting your stitch length at something other than zero. I have an older Bernina with the stitch regulator, and it requires me to set the stitch length at my preferred length for FMQ, e.g. 3. I rarely use it because the throat area is so small, and I typically make Queen or King sized quilts for gifting.

You, are so funny, I love listening to your trials and tributation! I learned quite a few things from you years ago. I'm back at quilting again after retiring. ❤

My retailer told me that Coats and Clark thread is terrible for my Baby Lock machines (I have 3 but not a Jazz). They said using it would land my machine in the repair shop more quickly. I don’t know why, but I don’t need that! I mostly use Metrosene as that is what my local sewing center sells and approves for Baby Lock. My Accomplish straight stitch machine also has the large throat and a free motion foot. I have not tried it yet but wouldn’t be surprised if your settings for your Jazz are similar for the Accomplish. At least it’s something to try if needed. Thank you for the info!

Jean you are awesome! I have had issues with two different machines with the stitching and like you felt I tried everything, but I really haven’t and after watching this, I will troubleshoot the issue again! Thank you for sharing your struggles, as many of us struggle too and it gives hope that we can figure it out.

Thank you Jean, I own this machine and needed this

I am just now trying to catch up on my videos. I am sorry to hear about Maxwells health problems. He is very special indeed. I am praying for the Lord God to guide you as you seek treatment for Maxwell.

what do you use the color cubes for?? fabric color choice?

👍❤️😊

the Jazz 2 Facebook group is wonderful for help. I started it over 3 years ago and it's been going strong ever since. New admins now as it was getting too much for me to handle.

I’m so happy for the latest outcome. 😊

I almost bought this but ended up buying juki hzl f600 instead. I like it very much.

Thanks!

Thank you jean.

Thanks

I don't own this machine, and most of my quilting and stitching is done by hand - so far!, but I still enjoy listening to you and learning something new each and every time. Truth be told, you are a breath of fresh air and we all benefit from your kindness ❤🥰🫖🌟

Thank you so much Jean! I have this machine and have used it several times for straight line quilting, but because of comments I’d read online I’d be hesitant to try FMQ. So thanks for doing all this leg work for us!!

great video!!! Thank you!! Actually love your videos.

You are so right about every machine is different and so is everyone is different in sewing. Thanks Jean.

Thank you Jean! I hope your New Year is off to a fantastic start!❤

Jean, I love all of your videos! You are amazing and bring Joy to my day!🥰

Thanks so much Jean, this was so appreciated 🤗🤗💝

Would love tutorial on 2 pocket one.

I bought a baby lock Allegro. I returned the first one cause I couldn’t get the right tension. Very similar issues. They replaced it and I have since had better luck with the second one. It seems the mechanical aspect of the machine is not great quality in order to make the machine affordable. I am so new to machine quilting although I have done several stitch in the ditch quilts with my baby lock Rachel and now at least one with my Allegro. I was disappointed that the allegro was such a challenge. I appreciate your videos! Thank you.

Once I got my tension set, I kept it right where it’s at and no issues so far.

Jean, I had a love/hate relationship with my jazz 2. After about 4 years, and many many quilts I just bought a new Janome with an even bigger throat! Your settings are spot on…..the most important part being that tension set at 9. Even that eventually became a problem for me. My service man suggested a second bobbin case set with a looser tension to be used only when FMQ. He set me up with that and she was fine for probably another year or so. Basically it was an amicable divorce. - I’d decided to not put anymore money into keeping her happy. Anyway, if down the road you run into problems again, you might think about an alternative bobbin case. Good luck! K

thank you because i have had trouble with fmq on my jazz 2

FYI there is a recall on this machine were the feed dogs get stuck down

HI Jean, my sentiments exactly, walk away! That is what I do, otherwise you could put your head in your hands and cry! Thank you for the great tutorials, they are brilliant! Love form the UK.

I love the backing fabric.

Love you’re KZbin channel. Did you not like your Juki

I am always making user errors... I t makes life more interesting 😂🤣

Hi Jean! What weight thread do you normally use? So glad you got it figured out! 😊😊

Thanks for sharing, I am still debating purchasing this machine

Good morning Jean from a very frosty but bright day in Wales. Glad you sorted out your problems with the Baby Lock. Nothing worse than not knowing what the problem is. Love to all the Trueloves 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Jean, you have to show us what the tension is!!!💝

I'm just learning free motion quilting, on a Baby lock brilliant (great machine) settings/ stitch length please. Eye lashing difficulties too 😕 many thanks ....

I bought a JAZZ machine 6 years ago. I've not tried free motion quilting on it, but have done lots of straight line quilting. The increased surface space is the main reason I purchased it. I'm happy to do quilting and apply binding on it, but am not happy with piecing quilt blocks or tops. No matter what I try, the machine wants to chew the fabric. So, I use my Elna or Janome for piecing. My JAZZ machine is quite picky about thread, absolutely no Coats and Clark! It's also picky concerning the bobbin. I often have to make a second attempt. I was hoping I had purchased a machine that "did it all." It has saved me from taking all my quilt projects to the long arm quilter. So glad you resolved your FMQ issues.😊

I think we can all relate to having those frustrating moments. Stepping away seems to work most of the time.👍🏼

Hi Jean, just to share I to have stepped away from my machine more than once, and it’s been user error. 😩. Thanks Jean love your honesty and laughter. 👍❤️😊

Jean stepping away from the machine is great advice! When I started sewing in junior high school in home economics, I was taught to always have two projects going on. This way when you get frustrated with one project change the project! This also very helpful! 😊

My Jazzabelle likes to have her stitch length at 0 even though the feed dogs are down and it def works better with the needle in the right position instead of the center but every machine is different just like same make/models/year cars will drive differently. The FB group is really helpful and I like to check in with them often. And I agree if we get frustrated we need to just step away and take a break.

I wish you would tell us the exact settings????

First, thank you for making the wallet very nice. Well I have attempted to make it and it’s done not perfect but it’s done the one thing now I’m not sure of is how you put the magnetic clasps on? I have used this types of clasps before, but my project was kind of semi open where I was able to put the gadget on in the back and bend prongs in this case I’m not sure ?

Jean, thank you for an updated review of the Baby Lock 2. I was the person whose daughter purchased the Baby Lock 2 after seeing your first review. I did share this video with her as well. She will be trying some free motion quilting on this machine at some time and wanted to show here that it can be done and do not get discouraged if she has any issues with it. She loves the Jazz 2 so far and really loves the large throat space of 12 inches. Her original Singer she purchased had only 3 to 4 inches of throat space and she made 3 beautiful quits with it. Thanks again for another honest and informative review. Keep them coming.

Glad you were able to figure out what was going on .

Jean, so true 😂. I've been sewing for about 70 years now and step away from that thing and come back later or preferably the next day is best advice you can give. I remember when I was first learning how to put a zipper in . I ended up throwing the thing across the room and leaving that mess. I did get myself together at a later time and learned to put those zippers in . In record time no less. On a more recent note, I've been teaching my granddaughter how to sew and make a quilt and we had a very similar experience as yours. The machine was acting up pretty much like you described that yours was doing and I just wasn't getting anywhere with it so we gave it up and she went home. The next day I thought I'd give it another go and redid all the threading and bobbin and I guess was just tired or something the day before because it started sewing just great 👍. I think we all have those days occasionally. Hopefully they're few and far between. I'm hoping you and your family have a wonderful new year. [No more of those catastrophes.] ❤

Been there!! Baby lock 2 is notorious for tension and feathering problems. I have my tension all the way up, and don't dare touch or adjust it. Found out it works much better with 100%cotton threads. Hang with it, you'll get there!!!

Jean, you are so funny. Your face was a picture sewing then. Happy your machine can do free motion quilting. You just make everyone happy from D UK🇬🇧