Hi, I'm new, very intimidated. I'm sure you're all quite clever boffs compared to me.
I wonder if anyone has time to brainstorm over my breaking needles problem?
14month old Janome machine (model 2070). I made 2.5 quilts fine (use the machine for little else) but started frequently breaking needles on the last quilt whenever I used the Walking Foot. Am feeling very discouraged about it (woe is me).
It's a standard-looking foot, with a little arm that stretches forward and rests on the needle screw. I've read that this little arm may be working the needle screw loose which would explain the breaking needles. Difficulty is that I can't find a different style of walking foot that doesn't have the little arm sitting on the screw.
My googling must be pants today, so can someone link to an alternative style of walking foot (even feed foot) that fits Janome machines? Or think of something else that might be the problem?
This is what I have that seems to be causing problems:
http://www.coulingsewingmachines.co....-open-toe.html
Many thanks in advance.