Doesn't this thing simply do what looks like a hand quilted stitch on front and full stitch on back? I did the same with my regular BL that has the handquilt stitch offered on the display. Used mono thread on top, white on bottom.....worked, no thread breakage...so I guess I just saved myself $$$$$ and frustration. As an aside though, I too am not real happy with this BL---other reasons...and have thought of putting in the middle of a road and watch the pieces fly!