That sounds huge lol....I was worried because I was using a jeans needle and when I put it up to the light the holes look big. My thread kept breaking as well and that is why i switched to the jeans needle. I am still new to quilting even though I started 6 years ago and that project has been a UFO for all that time. Now I started again and am having issues with the quilting side of things not sure what colour to use on the quilt etc....you ladies are very helpful with your comments.