Thanks guys for the suggestions. I used a blue floss threader and it worked great.

another problem arose, It breaks the thread every time the unwinding thread bobbin is getting thread from the edges of the spool of threa. I even tried some 3/0 thread and sure enough when the thread was being drawn from the margins of the spool it was cut right where the thread goes into the tube. Its metal at that end not ceramic. I examined the end under a ver strong magnifying glass and couldn't see a burr etc.

Any suggestions. If I cann't fix it I guess I will chalk it up to a poor design?

Northwoods ( where spring may have arrived?)