Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Since you said the needle is shredding the thread, have you tried a new needle? (Glow in the dark workms-that's great-lol)
TonnieLoree has the right idea. If the thread is shredding and if it appears to be at the needle there may be a burr on the needle. Or you might need a needle with a larger eye. Have you tried a different needle?