I hear that. I was trying to LAQ yesterday and the threads were breaking like crazy. I pulled out the new needle I had just inserted and it actually had a burr on the tip. Threw that out and put in new needle...better- but not there yet. Then took out the bobbin, turned it around and reinserted it..success at last! That needle was horrible? Do you have your needle in correctly! Mine will only let you put the needle in one way. Do hope you get your's working soon.