Quilt 413

I'm at my wits end....Trying to quilt a new top I have pieced. Washed the fabric, backing and soaked the batting as per their instructions (Hobbes Heirloom 80/20 cotton batting, black) I'm using Robinson-Anton 50 wt. thread and the top thread breaks continually. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the black batting. Have never used black before but it does feel a bit harsh.

I quilted on a sample using the same materials except for the batting which I didn't have yet. The one I used for sample was a white cotton batting.

Have anyone had this problem? I don't know where to go for answers. I've been reading the Message Board and have gotten a lot of good tips. Would appreciate anybody's input. Thanks so much.

sewwhat85

Sorry you are having problems is your top to tight, new needle, in straight, right size just a few suggestions

Scissor Queen

Try going a lot slower.

ckcowl

i've used black batting plenty of times, never caused a problems, works just like white or natural. i have had plenty of thread that just would not work...i was so upset one time when i bought a cone of machine quilting thread at a quilt show for $18 and as far as i'm concerned it was garbage! it broke every 2-3 inches...and even broke easily just giving it a tug...i called the company...they said sometimes if the thread has been sitting around a long time...or got wet...or what ever.(they were not admitting any responsibility)...it was not usable...even though it was a name brand, expensive and new...as soon as i changed the thread...no more problem.
when i run into this the first thing is to make sure it is a new needle, if it's not start with a new needle, then rethreading from the beginning, if the problem persists...yup, sorry gotta change the thread.
i have found i can buy 5 spools of the same thread on the same day...and one of them is not going to work in my machine...i just save those for hand sewing (unless it's really weak, breaks too easily by hand) or basting...and move on to a new spool.

greensleeves

I use 40 weight thread on my LA, a little heavier than what you are using. Might be worth it to try a different thread.

Quilt 413

Many thanks to all who replied and just have to tell you that I tried loosening the top fabric in the quilter seems to have done the job. I couldn't believe that such a simply adjustment would help that much. Finished the quilt in two days even with a trip to town for more thread - saying "I can't believe it , I can't believe it!"

quilter1943

I've got a Mega Quilter and find that I need to use the same thread on top and bottom -- if I use connecting threads cotton, I need it top and bottom. MY LQS sells a 50 weight I've had good luck with also, but top and bottom need to be same brand of thread. Are you threading it from the left side? You can't sew on it if you go into the needle from the right.