I have a Brother Nouvelle 1500 that I'm using on a quilt frame. No matter what needle, batting and thread I use, the thread continues to shred every 12 inches or so. I'm ready to throw it out the window!! Anyone have any suggestions???

When you say no matter what size needle, did you try an 18. I had same problem using Juki on a frame then company I bought from asked was I using an 18 needle. Kinda hard to find but he sent one and it worked fine. No more shredding. I've used 16 also with good results.

18 is a BIG needle. The machine should work if the needle is appropriate to the thread size. Is there maybe a burr somewhere? Or a hang up in the thread? That's a good machine model, there's surely an explanation.

Thanks, Vicky. I'll give that a try!

I'm using 35 or 40 wt thread with a denim needle. I keep looking for a solution but so far, no luck. Thanks for your input!
If I take it out of the frame, it sews like a dream. When I put it back and try to quilt with it, it becomes a nightmare!

Hi Deb - I had the same annoying problem with my system, I tried everything and it stressed be out to no end. I was convinced the thread I had was ALL bad, then I felt like I'd been taken advantage of by a little old lady who I bought the system from. I felt exactly the same way you are feeling right now. One thing I NEVER considered would be a real issue was how I loaded my backing on the roller. I used to roll it under, after watching and listening to others I noticed many loaded their backings so it wound OVER the roller. Guess what??? I have not had thread breakage since! Crazy I know. But Im a much happier camper now. Good luck, maybe if you can...take pictures of how you have it loaded, threaded etc... SUE

When I put my backing on the roller, I turn the roll toward me. So when it comes off the roll, it's coming from underneath. Is that what you do now or have I misunderstood?

When mine comes off the roller, it rolls over the top, not underneath.

That's opposite from my machine instructions but I'll try anything at this point! Thanks for your help!

Thats how I was. Got to be a game after a while and I was the loser until I did this. Good luck, keep me posted. Also, make sure your back is rolled rather snug.