Originally Posted by
gardnergal970
QuiltE...do you notice that the thread breaks more when you go to the left or to the right and up at a 45 to 90 degree angle? I forget which way it is but there is one direction that the Janome drive system doesn't respond to well. Slowing down a smidge on the turn might help a bit.
It doesn't happen instantly as ... I notice the shredding/fraying, and then stop, so I can cut a length, and then have something to tie off and bury. And of course, if I don't notice it, yes, it breaks. Just finished all the border cross-hatch and no problems.
Just thinking ... with what you mentioned, GGal ... I was doing small stipple, so there was lots of twisting, turning, curving.
Thanks GGal and All, for continuing to help me troubleshoot on this.
If you can think of anything more, particularly Janome specific, please let me know. I've been thinking of going in to the shop and having them give me a detailed FMQ lesson. Then I could ask lots of specific questions about overcoming the problem or anything else! I do love my machine though!!!!!! 
Last edited by QuiltE; 07-02-2012 at 09:46 AM.