I have been trying to solve this problem as well. I notice that some of the other advice has helped, but not always. I also notice my thread only breaks when going around a turn while free motion quilting a stipple or circular pattern, but usually when going in the opposite direction than normal sewing. I am on a mission to figure this one out. I have tried different threads, and am going to look into that machine quilting needle. Good Luck!! Thanks, any advice is greatly appreciated as well!!