A thank you to all of you.... I really appreciate your help.

OK... I'll change the thread... And the bobbin... Both are black Coats and ?Clark... The big spool.....


Sometimes there is a "clunk", which makes me think the thread has come out if the take up lever.... I'll check that, too.

I use the needle Down function most if the time.... And the auto cutter..... I start out with a very long tail, but that dies no good. After using the cutter, I always pull the threads way out, to avoid the obvious....

I'll also clean out under the plate, and try to clean the tension thingies....

Red and orange are both awesome colors, but I have to admit that I prefer a good red.... But... Purple is my fav these days....

Oh.. I do have a good repair guy close by.... If all fails, Lucy will be paying him a visit.

Wish me luck!