Originally Posted by
Karenowc
Also - look for some utube videos of demonstrations showing FMQ. I watched a ton when I was starting out.
Along with what everyone else told you, check to make sure you have your machine threaded correctly and the bobbin is going in the correct direction. I have been quilting on mine for 4 years and never had a problem until I put on a new spool of thread (good quality). I couldn't keep the thread from breaking and needles breaking right and left.
I finally put back on the previous thread and no problems. I emailed the mfg and they replaced the thread for me.
I am using cheap thread. I didn't mess with the bobbin. I'll double check it before I use it again and I'll change thread. If it's the thread, I might be in trouble, because I'll order it online because I will NOT be stepping foot into a store until after Christmas!! I don't think I have any "good" machine thread, just hand-quilting thread and cheap sewing thread!!
How does thread mess with the needle that much? I understand if it breaks the thread, but if the tension is good, how can thread cause such a problem?