I'm about to go out to buy new needles but I wanted to thank you all for the information, first. I'll try a microtex 12 needle, YLI or Sulky thread, and I also read if you make a solution of two parts water to one part fabric softener and spray it on the batiks it'll help. So off the frame it comes to get it's treatment, then back on with new needles and thread. Wish me luck ladies. I'll definately tell you what happens...good or bad.
bev.