Quote Originally Posted by starbkjrus
I'm just trying to teach myself to sew. (Don't even ask why we have a sewing macine) I'm not about to attempt a kilt - I can't even get the needle to pick up the bobbin thread without sewing the fabric to the bobbin.

Sign me: Getting REALLY fed up with sewing. Please PM me if anyone has an idea.
Sounds to me like your machine needs some fixing. Take it in for cleaning and adjusting.