I have the janome 350e. I've loved it but recently I want to throw it out my window. For some reason my thread is shredding and breaking. I'm wondering if it's my needle. My last visit to have the machine repaired they told me to use embroidery needles. I've never really paid attention as to what needle to use. I also had the white showing thru and they told me to change the needle after every 5 designs????? HA...so instead I used the same color in the bobbin. I've always bought my thread from designsbysick.com. I also love their designs. If anyone could explain what would cause shredding thread I'd appreciate it ALOT. Thank you