naturesgrandma Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I really need your help. I have been using my embroidery machine to quilt a stippling design as part of the background of my quilt. The problem is that the needles keep breaking. I believe what is happening is that the nylon thread's tension increases to the point where the needle breaks. Or, this might not be the problem. Can anyone please help me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Did you try a larger needle. It is probably creating enough flex to make it hit the bobbin assembly and break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Also be sure and loosen the tension, especially for the invisible nylon, both top and bottom. Mostly the top.. I'd love to suggest you try the poly invisible if invisible is the nylon you are using and switch to a poly thread if the nylon isn't invisible.. easier to work with, looks just as pretty and lasts quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Naturesgrandma: Is it an embroidery pattern you're stitching, or are you free motioning? What make and model machine are you using? Typically the embroidery machines are recommended to use an 11/75 needle. That's pretty thin for free motion. Give us a little more info, and maybe we can help. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturesgrandma Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thank-you all for your help. I am using a embroidery pattern with my Brother 770 PE embroidery machine and nylon monofilament thread. I'm going to go down to get some poly invisible thread and some larger needles to see if that will help. Take care and wish me luck...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 You really need to loosen your top tension a LOT with invisible thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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