Thanks to all of you! I have cleaned the bobbin area and the tension area. I think the tension mechanism was stuck. I think the build up there was the problem. It is working better. It isn't perfect. I will continue to work with it and hopefully it will work out...right after Christmas!
I am making purses. Some parts are quilted, others not. I am having a good time-when the machine works. I inherited a Brother Disney machine with an embroidery attachment, but I haven't learned how to use it yet. Dad brought it in September, but chemo really has messed up my memory and I just can't seem to the the instructions to stay in my head. I am working on it, though and will be stitching up a storm soon!
Thanks again for all your help. Y'all are great!