About the pq1500s...I dont think I have been threading it right> The mamual doesnt show how to start your thread through the tall piece that raises and lowers,and doesnt explain how to use the cone holder. Can anyone who has one send a picture of how to put the thread on top and so on?? I love the machine,but the mamual is not very good!

Your thread cone sits on the plastic cone . Regular thread has to wear the little round "hat" that come with it. The thread goes through the telescoping thread guide from back to front.

PM me tomorrow if you are still confused and I'll try to get you some pictures.