Wow, first let me say that I am not a thread snob. I just do not like to hear my machine making all kinds of noise. Second I am glad it was just the thread and not something major wrong with my machine. Third I probably just got hold of a bad spool. Oh, and yes I do know how to use a sewing machine. I have been sewing for a very long time. I also love the machine that I have. It works wonderfully.