Originally Posted by DebbyT

I read all the post for this thread and this post is closest to what I just learned at a FMQ class I just took given by a Master Quilter. We were told to bring a size 12 Top stitch needle and explained that the hole needs to be larger than twice the size of the thread. With the small holed needles, the thread frays and loops, resulting in breakage. I asked if this was good for my machine on a frame and was told yes. Another thing she taught us was that if the thread is streight wound on the spool that it should roll from the side. If it is cross wound on the spool, such as a cone, it should be pulled from the top. If not done this way, it will twist as it unwinds. She also recommended Superior Threads.