HALP!

[crunk-caitlin.livejournal.com]

I just bought a Singer Simple and the bobbin WILL NOT STOP JAMMING. I am about to throw the sewing machine out the window! I threaded the stupid thing a bunch of times, but as soon as I try to sew it jams up on me. Anybody know how to fix this? I can't deal with this much fustration this late at night. I think I fixed it!
Another question...
I have never quilted anything, but I absolutely fell in love with this:
http://into-thefray.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sew-hip.jpg
How would I go about making something like that? It almost looks like the center part is just a piece of fabric that the hearts were outlined. Can I do that on the basic sewing machine that I have? Lastly, are there any websites featuring more modern/hip sewing projects?