This message was posted by Just Sew It 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/1/248.html#000007 Deb, I used to break a needle once in awhile and it would leave a scratch on the needle plate, which would cause my thread to fray and ravel and break. I bought several sets of needle plates for my Big Reds and then found an auto mechanic who polishes them with a ceramic cone. He is careful not to make the hole larger, just smooth the scratch out. Maybe check that? JO =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================