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    Old 02-02-2012, 02:55 PM
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    Try a 90/14 Topstitch needle. Hope that helps!
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    Old 02-02-2012, 02:56 PM
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    Have a look on Leah Day's blog, you will see it there, I think she also sells it. Isacord isn't readily available here in Australia so I use a similar good quality thread and find it excellent for quilting.
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    Old 02-02-2012, 03:26 PM
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    when all else fails-try different thread- sometimes it is the thread- you didn't mention what thread you are trying to use-
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    Old 02-02-2012, 06:42 PM
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    If you go too fast the thread breaks all the time--ask me how I know. Once I learned to slow down the problem disappeared.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 07:22 AM
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    I had terrible problems with thread breaking, tried everything I could think of and every piece of advice I found here. In the end I also found Leah Day's blog and her recommendation of using Isacord thread, I LOVE IT. Haven't had a single breakage since and no lint build up, makes FMQ so much more fun.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 07:49 AM
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    I have this machine and when the thread breaks when FMQ it is usually the wrong size needle for the thread. I switched to topstitch needles for all my sewing and most of my thread problem have gone away. I use Organ topstitch needles. I use all brands of thread. Superior threads has a sample pack of each size so you have all you need to try. Here is the chart I use for all my sewing:


    1. Topstitch #70/10 for very fine thread
    2. Topstitch #80/12 for fine threads (50 wt.)
    3. Topstitch #90/14 for medium threads (40 wt.)
    4. Topstitch #100/16 for heavier threads (30 wt. and heavier)

    Here is the link to great thread/needle info: http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/
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    Old 02-03-2012, 07:56 AM
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    thank you so much for all your help
    the thread is sulky I was using a top stitch needle
    cotton. I thought you were only supposed to use
    cotton on your quilts??
    It could be like my embroidery machine that only likes a certain brand of
    thread and I just haven't found it yet lol
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    Old 02-03-2012, 12:00 PM
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    This may sound just to easy to fix - but is the needle inserted correctly?
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    Old 02-03-2012, 12:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by kraftykimberly
    Virtualbernie, are you saying you use Isacord Polyester Embroidery Thread for piecing and quilting? Sorry if thats a dumb question but Im also looking for thread that is more durable and has less breakage. The only Isacord Im finding online is embroidery.

    Thanks for any info.

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    I can't speak for virtual beanie but I do use Isacord Polyester Embroidery thread for quilting on my Innova Longarm and it is wonderful thread for quilting. I am sure it would work equally well for quilting on a DSM. I would not recommend using it for piecing. It is a 40wt thread so too heavy for piecing.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 02:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by kraftykimberly
    "I had the same problem when I tried to use cotton thread. I changed to Essential Pro polyester thread from Connecting Threads and it helped but still broke eventually. I have now since changed to Isacord that was suggested by Leah Day in one of her UTube videos and it has been wonderful--haven't had a break yet. I also changed to a larger needle."



    Virtualbernie, are you saying you use Isacord Polyester Embroidery Thread for piecing and quilting? Sorry if thats a dumb question but Im also looking for thread that is more durable and has less breakage. The only Isacord Im finding online is embroidery.

    Thanks for any info.

    KK
    Yes, that's the one that Leah Day recommends and it has worked for me.
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