IngeMK

you got that right, it's pretty unfortunate :XD:

IngeMK

nope, just quilters cotton and warm and natural

Maire

Try using a stretch needle, I was told that several years ago by someone who was told that by a Brother tech & I always use one, have done tons of free motion with no shredding or skipped stitches. Apparently the longer scarf in the stretch needles is what does the trick. I use Schmetz or Organ brand, both good. When Joann's has 50% off notions I stock up on Schmetz.

IngeMK

Never heard of a stretch needle, I had to google it :-D (sometimes i wonder how I ever survived without google)
I'm still not quite clear , does this needle have a point?, not like a ballpoint?

Maire

It is a ballpoint needle, made for knits, but great for freemotion.

RoxanneS

Hi, I found a denim needle works well for me.

smitty

I would think top-stitch thread would be too thick to behave for FMQ. do you loosen your top tension when FMQ. use a NEW needle for each project you do. I like Schmetz quilting needles in the size that matches the thread & fabric.
good luck, FMQ is practice and being loose.

IngeMK

Ha, being loose is definitely part of the deal here, BUT- why did the c**PPY Serger thread do just fine at faster speeds? I don't get that :-(
I stuck a size 14 needle in there for now, and maybe it's my imagination, but it seems to work better ???

Kas

I would go with a denim or quilting needle from Schmetz in the 75/11 or 80/12. Never have any problems with these even with 50 weight thread.

ladyredhawk

http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/index.html go to this site it was just posted good luck i'm tring to learn too.