Second time trying to free-motion (Millie) a collage top where the customer has used steam-a-seam and I can only stitch very slow and only go forward or to the right. Going backwards, stitches will skip. But if I’m stitching forward then need to turn right (outlining a nose for example) my needle will break and I will get a small tear in the backing! I’m going very very slow
The collage may have up to four layers of Steam-a-seam.
I would like to finish quilting this top, what can I do to stop the needle breaking (hopefully no more holes in the backing)?
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