Thanks, We just cleaned the runner wheels and had changed needles twice just in case it was them. Then we cleaned those wheels and it did work much better. I thank you. I had no idea. Even though I changed thread this thread wants to split at the needle. I haven't been having that so much only about five times during this past full quilt. We did get it finished without the big loops to cut out and still have several big long skipped stitches. Tomorrow when we start again we will clean the wheels better. We didn't know anything about that stuff. I am only home for one month during the summer month and have only had it last summer and this so I really know nothing about what I am doing. I appreciate your remarks and will treasure them. thanks. Ruth Ann