Jean, I have to say you are quite a lady and very lucky. Sis and I are still FIGHTING with our quilter skipping stitches when it sews from bottom to top. We have consulted our dealer, sent the machine for overhall, been told it was 'perfect', changed the encoder cable once, changed the encoders THREE times and it still skips stitches. Technician can't get to it until this coming Thursday. I'm ready to trash the whole thing. Be proud that you have hopefully solved your problem. We've tried EVERYTHING that has been recommended . . .