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A larger needle

Remember how the upper thread kept breaking?  I rethreaded and still...snap! I rethreaded again....snap! I was really frustrated!  I thought this expensive machine better work!

So...I watched a few Youtube videos, and read some blogs for advice or suggestions.  And I finally saw one that said to use a blue jean needle.  Worth a shot,  right????

Well...it worked like a charm!  It is sewing great! I am so happy again!

The larger needle sewed through the jersey material layer easily! I hope after I wash it that it will lay nicely.

Now I can finish quilting the rest of the blocks. 

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