zozee

I cleaned it all out and found nothing. It's sewing just fine...for now.

Up4BigChal

I was just pressing a Baby Quilt and felt something sharp on one of the blocks!! Sure enough it was the tip of the needle I broke!! Sure glad I found that. Baby gets here today that could have been a disaster!!! so I know now to really make sure If I break a needle I always look for All the Pieces. I've had them get stuck in my feed dogs while I'm FMQ

Reba'squilts

I broke a needle on my diamond.....very thick elastic edge with a very dull needle. Totally my fault. I never did find the very tip. I took the machine apart, did a thourough cleaning. This was yesterday. I ran the machine sans needle and fabric and heard no noise, so I put it together and sewed a scrap. I think the tip went all the way to the bottom of the case. Will have my husband gently turn it upside down today to see if it will fall out. Makes me nervous. Needs to go in for a routine cleaning but I have two quilts to FMQ before I send it. I know it is not in the "works". But machines are expensive!!! Do not like to take chances with mine!

sparkys_mom

Same here - still on the thread.

tessagin

You can go to any hardware and find " 3 piece heavy duty pick up tool set. It has a 2 inch mirror, alligator clip and a magnet that extends 24" in length. They work great. About $7-$8 and believe me worth every penny. I have a smaller set also. Also have a magnet that is only about 1/4 " in diameter with an 18" extension. I use the mirrors with a small flashlight so I can see in the crevices. I pulled couple stray pins out of my 401 just because I was looking at the ins and outs of my machine right after I got it. Glad I did. For the price we paid for the magnet set we bought 4 sets, 1-ofc, 1-DH house tool box, 1-sewing room and one for my go to bag.

tessagin

I also have a magnifying glass with a light on the end to help look. Eyes are getting older.

mirish2

I'm with ManicQuilter 2, my machine allow the bobbin case and hook to come out to be cleaned. I usually find the tip, still attached to the thread. On the rare occasion that I break a needle, I am always thankful that I wear glasses. I have had a broken needle fly toward my face.