I just tried to use a spool of YLI variegated machine quilting thread, and I'm having the same problem as Nancy 13 - except that my spool is straight wound, and the friction caused by hitting the spool as it comes off is causing added tension, which is resulting in the thread twisting, and then breaking. I can't think of a way to put a horizontal pin on the machine so I can use this thread. Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome. Thread nets and silicone made no difference - the thread NEEDS to come off the side of the spool.
Cheri-007