Here is the list of needles I have tried:
Schmetz gold 90/14 - these were recommended by someone online on a video who was appliquing 3-4 layers at a time
Schmetz 80 Topstitch
Schmetz 75 Quilting
Schmetz Super 100/16 (these are supposed to be non-stick needles specifically for applique)
Threads:
Gutterman cotton
gutterman polyester
thread art cotton
brother rayon
brother cotton
brother polyester
Fusible:
heat and bond - light or medium (tried both)
Bobbins are only from Brother - and they are brand new
Presser foot - tried light / heavy and default position
I will mention to the dealer to check inside the machine for those issues - thank you!
I never pull the thread out the bad way LOL - I learned that in my first "instructional class" with my husqvarna!
I will wait and see what she says when I get it back this week ...
Thanks all