I had the 'thread barf problem' until I saw someone use a little piece of fabric that they stitched onto every time they finished a seam, them left it in place until the next seam, and then sewing off of it onto the new seam, etc. etc. Works like a charm. You can use the same piece until it is too stiff to sew, chuck it, and start with a new one. I use a piece about 1"x2", double thickness. I read somewhere that this method has a name, but I don't remember it, I just remember to do it. Saves lots of thread because you don't waste all that at the end and beginning of seams. Bonus! Less thread tails to trim and chase! *The other ladies are right also, nothing works a well as a fuzz-free machine.