Well this morning I finally got back to this quilt and machine issue. Cleaned the bobbin area, changed needle, rethreaded, and still it would skip. Played around with the tension and it seems to be fine. I checked to make sure that the loops were meeting inside the layers and they are. So my fix is what someone suggested here. I push the needle up button and then back down into the same spot to make sure its secure. Takes a little extra time but well worth the extra effort. Thank you all for you're helpful advice. You would think as long as I've been sewing I'd have things figured out, but no, I'm still learning everyday and loving it! Thanks again.