Metallic thread nightmare!!

[sharin'Sharon]

When I use metallic thread, I don't 'thread' that hook above the needle and found that to be my solution. Good luck.

[GrannieAnnie]

I have just finished a very simple table runner for my DIL for Christmas. The fabric has gold thru out so I figured oh I would use gold thread. I am using a decorative stitch that kinda looks like a snowflake, and I am about ready to jump off a bridge. About every 3rd snowflake the thread breaks. Just the gold thread. I have rethreaded til I am blue in the face. Is there a trick to using this, I am sure I have used it before, but never experienced a problem like this. Its almost as if its shredding. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!!!

Are you using a metallic needle? Maybe you need to just stop and let the needle cool after 2 snowflakes.

[cabbagepatchkid]

I've never used metallic thread in my quilts but after using them while doing counted cross stitch whenever I hear the word "metallic thread" I run screaming for the hills

[rebeljane]

It is probably the needle you are using. The ones for metallic thread have rounded edges in the eye so it doesn't shred the thread

[Donna in Mo]

We are told that when doing machine embroidery with metallic thread, to have the thread on a thread stand behind the machine. That way it has time to relax a little before it gets to the machine. You might try that and hopefully it will help. Also use a metallic needle or one with a large eye.

[pjamerican]

I watched a video that showed how to use the metillic threads. Use a top stitch needle with tension turned to 0 -1. I have use this method without any shredding of thread. Works like a charm. I think the video was at Superior Threads.