Taughtby Grandma

Are you using a metallic needle? I had the same problem so when I went to the sewing shop I asked and bought the metallic needle. No more breaks!

vickie1976

Metalic's should never come off the spool unwinding from a spool standing straight up. It must roll of with the spool horizonally. It will not twist, which causes it to brake.

wilson4514

Final update ladies..........and truly, thanks to all. I watched all Superior thread videos, "they are great" and very informative. While I was using metallic 90/40 needles the quality of thread, the tension where and how the thread is feeding off are hugely important. My granddaughter's quilt is coming along beautifully. I completed the princess' crown thread painting last night :). On to the dragon. Good luck to all

margecam52

Pictures please! Your quilt sounds like it's going to be really pretty!

margecam52

When it's a spool, yes straight out and off the backside of the spool...when it's a cone or mini-cone..thread should feed straight up to the guide above the cone, and that guide should directly above the cone.

wilson4514

when it is finished, I promise I will post a pic

margecam52

Thanks, I love seeing others work...gives me ideas, lol!
Yours sounds really neat!