:?: Thanks to you for the info regarding the Tin Lizzie. As you will see, I have been in on the Superiorthreads, com sight. I did get a cone of the Superior thread, SoFine. This was sent with the machine, when I got that. I have a problem spending such a high price on thread, but if that is what I have to do, then I guess, I have to do it. I found the SoFine thread, but it says it is 550yrds, but does not say if it is on a spool or cone. The Tin Lizzie dealer, I bought if from, told me that this machine is designed to use the Cone. I have always been told to use 100% cotton thread on 100% cotton fabric, which is basically what I use on alll of my quilts. Now, the sample of the SoFine I got, is 100% polyester, but it sure works nice on my Tin Lizzie. No thread breakage.I guess I willl just have to continue to practice. And I am the most impatient person!! thanks again, Helen