Not with every stitch, no, but frequently enough to be unsightly. Could it be the angle at which I am pulling the needle through? I am planning to stop at JoAnn's tonight to see if there are other needles, maybe longer and skinnier, to use. I purchased a small pack of hand quilting needles that contained various sizes and chose the one in the middle (cannot recall the number and I am currently at work). I could stop at a quilt shop to show them the problem but it's quite a drive from where I live. I'll take any suggestions and promise to give them each a try !!