I've had this problem as well...didn't even realize that the bobbin thread not rising up was the cause. After a bit of focused experimenting a few minutes ago I realized there is no inherent tension in the bobbin thread area (despite the design of the machine!). So with the bobbin cover removed and the presser foot UP if I set the bobbin as normal and held the end of the thread off to the side AND applied a bit of tension to it I could get the needle to pick it up perfectly. Tested it and sewing was normal! Maybe the needle needing to be changed contributes to jams but I have run that scenario of changing it and everything else in complete frustration over this problem until I saw what was really happening...which tends to occur out of the blue...knowing I can manually get the machine to pick up the thread allows me to continue using a needle that is still serviceable. Tip: I read that some people remove the presser foot to get access to the threads but I use a small plastic tool that is shaped like a crochet hook to grab the thread back after getting it- safer and time saving for when this happens. Hope it helps others to know.

Sometimes threads appear later - it happened to few ppl here, including me. There is also limit on how many photos could be posted in one post - it is about 8 or so? - but thread shouldn't disappear for that reason. houzz is making changes, very often they don't seem to be good to us, and without notifying members...Besides that, one could click on wrong button too - not saying you did but I have done it erasing whole post. Hope you post photos, you have some very nice plants.

I've this vague feeling, not in the least confident, just a feeling, that when something shows up within 'activity' but clicking the link gives a 'not found' that the post has been flagged. Unless it contains some gross violation it may reappear, sometimes later. Edit to update; I think Emily sort of said about the same thing a few hours ago in response to someone else.. Her argot; "...may have been caught in our automatic filter for moderation.''

Emily I answered in another thread and I think I'll copy paste it here since might be more fitting to this thread. Here's what I wrote: " Regarding threads that have been removed - we don't allow threads discussing other members, so if those are flagged or otherwise found by our team, they are removed. " -may I suggest creating subforum, or sticky thread, or something, with a very clear list of rules? if one wants to diminish speculations etc-there are several ways to go about that. but it appears Houzz's way of managing this issue now doesn't work, or creates opposite effect-nothing diminishes, it just grows and grows. I'd suggest: -list of rules that make common sense rules that don't make sense usually don't work. Unless it's very cruel dictatorship. But then it's not a very good scenario either. Turns to be chaos, at some point. -maybe a topic where admins say "such and such was banned, the time of ban is X and will expire on date such and such". You don't have to explain fully your reasoning-if you have a set of very clear rules, users will figure it out. And they'll know such and such is alive for example. I'm serious btw. Can be a comforting knowledge. -transparency helps. But is not always wise. So, ok, another way-channel whatever curiosity/displeasure/questions/speculations community has, in such a way it benefits everybody. In the long run. There is a thread? ok..participate..say what you have to say..if goes into really bad direction-put a virtual lock on it. When you just delete and delete-new folks open new and new threads So did you get your result? No. You achieved the opposite. If you (I mean not you personally, I hope you understand) want a different result-you need to do things in a different way. I understad it's a huge community and actually it's two communites merged together and it takes time But it's important stuff to figure out. Many threads here that start like something else turn into actively discussing other members. Too actively if you ask me. Human behavour(c) Nothing new. I think it's about discussing Houzz's decisions rather than discussing other members, or else half of these forums would be gone..correct me if I'm wrong In any case. You have moderation rules? Make them known. also, why it's only you taking fire for this enormous site and it errors, glitches, etc? are you the only moderator? If yes-site of this size can't be successfully managed by one person who's really talking to people. There's ratio..like in any organization, you know one doesn't have to make it inflated like in some doctors' offices but it's too huge of a community. To have only one live real person talk to us. PS again thank you for your help with moving my thread here