Thanks so much for all of the suggestions. When I get home I will try them all. I have changed the needle. I use an 18. I have a magnetic positioned that helps me get it straight. I have adjusted the hopping foot to a dime space. Another thing suggested to me was to put a couple of drops of sewers aid on the thread. That helped with thread breaking.
I will loosen the quilt and see if that helps. I will let you know how that works.
Also I lowered the back bar. It seems very close to the machine. Is it normal to have to raise it as I roll the quilt on? There doesn't look like the would be room to roll on much.