I will check the rotary hook, but there is a humidifer in the room already! Thanks! Kushnerick <bkushner@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: If all the threads look slightly frayed, then that may suggest a burr / rough spot on your rotary hook or perhaps thread which is getting overly dry. Run the tip of your finger nail or a q-tip over the rotary hook to check for rough spots. If you think your threads are getting dry, as a quick fix you can put them in the freezer overnight. As a more permanent solution, invest in a humidifier to raise the humidity in the room where you keep your thread. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Weber To: Amaya Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: [amayausers.com] Thread Everyone, I notice that when I get done sewing a design, that the thread has a tendency to look frayed on the top when I am trimming some threads. I use ARC threads. All colors look this way. I keep all threads out of light. Actually they are kept in a cupboard until they are on the machine. I change needles frequently! What is causing this?? Thanks for your help! --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.