Originally Posted by
DOTTYMO
Is the needle correct size for thread. It sounds as if the thread is too thick and not all going through the needles eye.
Change needle with a larger eye.
I use any thread no problem when I match the 2.
Good point. After I had all the problems with the CT thread shredding, I switched from size 12 to size 14 needles for both piecing and quilting. The one spool I had that was bad still shredded but so far no others have.