ktyree, I agree with the smaller stitches quilters, and I hope that solves your dilemma.
Please let them know it worked in your next post.
If your machine is still giving you grief, you might have your upper tension too tight or the bobbin could be. If your machine instructional book doesn't have a troubleshooting page to help you, please see your machine's manufacturer or your nearest dealer authorized to repair your type of machine.
Sometimes a tuneup on an older machine can put the smile back in your sewing.