Originally Posted by quiltingbuddy

Ok, now I'm confused. Should my presser foot be up or down when threading my Bernina? I'm pretty sure I never remember to do anything different when I change thread. And I rarely leave my presser foot down. Never really thought about it.

SuziM It's good that you took it in to the dealer. Your local Bernina shop will be a great support for you, and you'll be glad you made friends with the owner and technician for sure! I wish you many happy years sewing on this new-to-you machine. And what a special way to honor your mother. Enjoy!