Thank you! I'm using the same thread in the top and bottom, so they don't get any better matched than that.
But I still really don't understand thread/needle configurations. I wonder if there's a book on that. I've read a few things online, but it's just not sinking in. I need to understand the why behind it.
I've thought about doing a video of me sewing, and then slowing down the video so I can really see what's happening with the skipped stitch. What I love most about this machine is that it's a good, old-fashioned mechanical system. Nothing computerized, nothing fancy. A workhorse. I should be able to figure this out!
I'll check to see what accessories Brother offers with this machine, whether there's a special bobbin case for FMQ. Thanks for the suggestion!