Originally Posted by
minstrel
Thumping? What's that and should I be listening for it?
minstrel ~ Thumping comes from using your needle 'too long'. It is a small noticeable difference, from a 'new' needle and a 'used' needle. If we have used our needles longer then the suggested 8-10 hours. It does get 'dull' and the friction of the thread going through the eye wears on the hole, thus the cause a 'thumping'.