MQ2,
I have used rick-rack plenty of times, but never the baby rick-rack before. Usually a size 14/90 needle works fine for me when sewing rick-rack, but not with the baby rick-rack. My needles kept bending to the point they'd hit the plate. The thread was snapping. It was as if the timing belt was broken, except that my machine sews everything else just fine. Was thinking about using a size 16 denim needle if I ever have to do it again... especially for the folded over ends. Is that what you use for the 1/4" rick-rack? I've also just recently seen some videos about using lifts for the presser foot when going over heavy fabric. Do you use one of those (homemade or bought)?