Quilting with fleece backing
I made a quilt with cotton top and fleece backing. I layered it with a thin fusible batting. Directions said to use a wool setting with steam. The top fused just fine but did not fuse to the fleece when I pressed the fleece side. I ended up using spray basting and all was OK. I did some SITD around the center and out to the edges from the middle on all 4 sides and it worked well. When I tried quilting on the diagonal, from the center to the edge, I could go along 10 - 12 inches before the thread broke. This happened numerous times. I have rethreaded, changed the thread and bobbin, checked tension several times. Thread keeps breaking. I don't know what is different from when I did the center. I'm at my wit's end. Can any of you wonderful quilters help me with thoughts on what I can try? This quilt is a UFO gift from last Christmas. I have to finish and gift it this year. TIA