I've never noticed any bearding, and I use W&N or W&W most of the time. I've read that bearding is less likely to occur if you use a sharp needle, more likely with a dull or too-thick needle, so you might check to see that your needle is sharp and not larger than needed for your thread type. Also bearding will show up more on solids and dark colors. W&N is all cotton with scrim, so it's one of the least likely battings to beard.