I am using the thread and needle that the sewing repair man put in. I tried a sandwich of solid color cotton and warm and natural. I tried the plastic darning foot and it just wouldn't work.
I know I will love this machine for straight stitching. I ordered a 1/4 inch foot from April's 1930 store and can't wait to get it.
thepolyparrot, is that a Rocketeer in your avatar? I have one and it will be going in for a check up soon. The thread keeps breaking after a few stitches.