This is the same thing I have wondered about. With my machine, I so like using my scissors on the machine to cut thread, leaving too short of tails to tie and bury, I just go back and forth and hope for the best. Were I not to use the scissors I could tie, but my laziness comes out and I do not. Above all I always want the stitiching to stay in place. I love this board, I can see we all share the same issues at times in quilting.