Hi Cuties I just wanted to thank all of you that helped me with my thread breaking and fraying problem. All of you were very helpful and I'm kind of embarrassed. I tried the floss it was fine for a bit and then it started again. I went back to the book and went over the threading again. I wasn't doing it right, I needed to use 2 hands and it had to go to the right of a spring in the #2 position I didn't realize I was suppose to going to the right I just brought the thread down at that point. So that means all the other times I used my machine without the problem I just got lucky while threading. Also keeping the presser foot lever up while threading. I checked the throat plate. After that it still did it. I did not think it was the needle, I don't use my machine that much even thou I'd like to. I stitched out one small design with this needle and I used it for my first attempt at a few small fsl designs with mylar. they came out great and I had no problems. I remember someone said something about changing the needle and using a sharp needle when using mylar. I did and that did the trick. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Today is the first day. I really had a chance to work at it. Thank so much for taking the time to help me. ...Jen