This message was posted by HERB on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/64.html#000002 Sounds like needle deflection. As the needle/presser foot come down the foot is hitting first and pulling the cap as the needle goes through, causing the needle to deflect and miss the hole. It could be hooping issues or trying to sew too close to the brim. After that many needle breaks you do want to check very closely for damage to the needle plate and hook. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================