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If the needle keeps breaking it may be that the timing is off just a bit...it still means you probably should take it in for maintenance. I free-motion quilt on a machine I have sewn clothes on for years. The free-motion is actually more finicky than the straight stitch [or even some trim stitches]. Good luck with it. A good "fixer" for sewing machines is worth their weight in GOLD!

Originally Posted by sjbart

If the needle keeps breaking it may be that the timing is off just a bit...it still means you probably should take it in for maintenance. I free-motion quilt on a machine I have sewn clothes on for years. The free-motion is actually more finicky than the straight stitch [or even some trim stitches]. Good luck with it. A good "fixer" for sewing machines is worth their weight in GOLD!

I had the same problem with my 1008 Bernina until my daughter suggested I use a thread holder instead of putting the thread on the machine. You can also use a mug. Set it behind your machine. The tension is a lot less on the thread and hopefully it will take care of your problem. Practice on scraps with batting so that you can adjust your tension. Hope that helps.

Use a superior thread titanium needle ... Bob also was giving away his thread 101 cd's recently on the superior web site