Needle Breaking Mystery
I have a Juki TL-2000 Qi which I use for quilting purposed almost exclusively. For the most part I love it. However, from time to time, I'll be quilting along zen-style, then all of a sudden the needle breaks. I have no clue what is going on. The trouble shooting I've done so far :
1. I'm NOT sewing over or even near pins when it happens
2. The tension is balanced
3. Yes, I'm sure it's threaded correctly
4. I've changed needles.
It is just strange. As I said, I'll be quilting along for a while, no problems, everything smooth as butter, then the needle breaks. Any ideas?
Lisa