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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
I took some lessons on my new/used machine last year and one of the things she suggested is to get titanium needles. She says they're much stronger. You can get them at a LQS or online at several places. They probably won't break on you. Good luck. :thumbup:
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i think you need a quilting or free motion foot. without a foot to hold your fabric down you're probably catching the needle in the fabric and pulling it.
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ps, you would probably break titanium needles too. i use them and on rare occassion have broken one. they do last longer than regular ones.
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Make sure you arre using the right size needle for the thickness of your fabrics.
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Try going here and see if anything Leah advises will help you:
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/freemotionquilting.htm If your needle continually breaks I would think you have the wrong size needle as it isn't large enough to take the constant pulling motions when FMQ therefore you are putting too much pressure on the needle. Also do you have your needle put in properly? Also you can go to Bob's at Superior Threads and view his educational tips regarding needle siza the type of thread that would help you regardless of whether you purchased his threads: http://www.superiorthreads.com/?gcli...FYrr7QodzxA9CQ |
sometimes it is because you are moving your quilt too fast
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