tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401629941608199941.post6358467327874235902..comments2023-10-02T02:58:47.136-05:00Comments on Sew Festive Handmade: Do sewing machines throw temper tantrums?Sew Festivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10191197877691355031noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401629941608199941.post-74053730806198191242013-03-13T19:29:27.564-05:002013-03-13T19:29:27.564-05:00I don't have any pointers about the sewing mac...I don't have any pointers about the sewing machine issues :( sorry. But, that's super sad about the magazine going- looking forward to the tutorial! When can you reveal? :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401629941608199941.post-69859007288333335832013-03-13T13:34:33.746-05:002013-03-13T13:34:33.746-05:00Definitely try a metallic needle and go slow. Whe...Definitely try a metallic needle and go slow. When I use metallic thread any other kind of needle shreds my thread. Reese @ Quilty Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672920228829851664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401629941608199941.post-57890308970367353712013-03-12T23:16:09.705-05:002013-03-12T23:16:09.705-05:00There are metallic embroidery needles - I use Sch...There are metallic embroidery needles - I use Schmetz and an oil pad. And I use my upright spool stand instead of the machine spindle. The Sulky site might help:<br /> http://www.sulky.com/faqs/faq_001.phpVroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401629941608199941.post-4775413145352882072013-03-12T22:40:31.759-05:002013-03-12T22:40:31.759-05:00I asked my mom for suggestions. She says metallic ...I asked my mom for suggestions. She says metallic thread is tough to work with, as you've already learned. Her two thoughts:<br /><br />1) There are special needles--"metallic embroidery needles." Supposedly, they guide the thread better without creating as much friction on the thread, which melts and breaks the thread.<br /><br />2) Slow down--that also helps with the friction issue. <br /><br />Good luck!Books_Boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723318921408246471noreply@blogger.com