TonnieLoree

I FMQ a lot and have never had to use titanium needles. It is a good suggestion, but would be my last resort. :wink:

connie_1936

i think you need a quilting or free motion foot. without a foot to hold your fabric down you're probably catching the needle in the fabric and pulling it.

connie_1936

ps, you would probably break titanium needles too. i use them and on rare occassion have broken one. they do last longer than regular ones.

carolaug

Make sure you arre using the right size needle for the thickness of your fabrics.

quiltmaker

Try going here and see if anything Leah advises will help you:

http://www.daystyledesigns.com/freemotionquilting.htm

If your needle continually breaks I would think you have the wrong size needle as it isn't large enough to take the constant pulling motions when FMQ therefore you are putting too much pressure on the needle. Also do you have your needle put in properly?

Also you can go to Bob's at Superior Threads and view his educational tips regarding needle siza the type of thread that would help you regardless of whether you purchased his threads:

http://www.superiorthreads.com/?gcli...FYrr7QodzxA9CQ

Just Me...

sometimes it is because you are moving your quilt too fast