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NiteLite ExtraGlow on an HQ machine

Q. I have been using a variety of your threads with very good results on my new Handi Quilter.  I recently purchased some additional threads to try, among which was White NiteLite ExtraGlow.  On my first project with this thread, I had a lot of difficulty with it breaking.  I'm sure that it must be a user error problem and hope that you might have some suggestions to help correct the situation. I believe that I was using a #16 needle and had So Fine! white in the bobbin.  I had adjusted the tension on a sample fabric and had good appearance of top and bottom stitches.  After each break of the thread, I reduced the top tension but this didn't seem to help prevent repeated breaks.

Answer
1. Change to a #18 or #19 needle.
2.  Loosen the upper tension very low -- more than you think you should.  If the thread starts to loop on the back, ease it back up a little.  It if breaks at that point, then the bobbin tension is too tight so loosen the bobbin tension screw 1/4 turn.  This should correct it.  We also have an HQ.
The thread will be much more visible to glow with a lot of thread in the stitching.  A single meandering stitch will not be very visible.

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