There is a sheet of teflon you can use, spray your machine surface with Mr Sheen to make it smooth and slippery, reduce your foot pressure if you have that option, use gloves will help, purchase a Fab-U-Motion form Husqvarna or Pfaff dealer. Go faster with your foot pedal but not your hands in free motion. Sit a little higher so your body weight comes onto your hands not you having to push down on to the job with your effort. All these ideas help with the movement of the quilt under the needle to ensure smooth stitching... HG