Really think it is the quilt fairy, if she is having a bad day look out.. I set my speed on the 2nd speed. Still have trouble with thread shredding. Can hear the machine sound change right before it snaps. I use Titanium needles, heard tell to use a jean needle. Metallic needles have a bigger eye. Oh well back to the shop where they will tell me a 50$ foot will solve all my problems (not).