Thread: brother pc 8500

I have a Brother PC 8500 that I can not get to FMQ. It is a wonderful machine and I bought it used for a great price. Everthing else works like a dream, even the embroidery, but everytime I try FM it breaks a needle. I have done FMQ with other machines, I have changed the needle, lowered the feed dogs, tried different threads and bobbins, cleaned it and even manually moved the needle and it looks like it is fine. BUT when I start sewing within two or three stitches the needle breaks EVERY time. Is there anything else I could try or just take it to a repair shop?

Did you resolve this problem? I took my machine in for cleaning and adjustment thinking it was broken and was told that I cannot use the embroidery foot for free motion. there is a quilting foot with spring on it for free motion. I have not found it yet so just wondering if you were able to do free motion with your 8500 yet? ps I love the machine for embroidery and there is nothing wrong with it so I can't see any reason to upgrade.

I have the Brother PC 6500. It won't free motion for the same reason as the 8500 - thread delivery. Not a big deal to me as I use it mainly for embroidery and never intended to use it for FMQ.