i just got my babylock out of storage. haven't tried to thread it yet, tho i did find my book. I had a worse problem, the top thread guide broke. Called babylock, just that part will cost me 55$ but, i did come across my sons old erector set. i have "built" a thread guide. i am hoping it works, the thread guide was "L" shaped so I made that shape and am waiting till morning to see if the glue i put around a long screw and inserted into the telescoping thing sets enough to hold it. Also am using large gym clips to dangle for the thread. I'm gonna try to thread it in the morning and see if my "redneck" ingenuity works or not. And then see if I remember how to thread the thing.