Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I have finally figured out it's not the thread that causes problems it's the wrong needle size that causes 99% of my thread problems. I have an older Bernina, 1260, and can use all brands and types of thread. I prefer a very thin thread for piecing for both top and bobbin. I don't care if it is cotton or poly as long as it's at least 60 wt.
That's exactly right. When people say things like "my machine only likes _____ thread" you can just about bet that they only use one size and one type of needle.
Matching the needle to the thread makes a huge difference.