Debbie Please tell us a bit more. Are you sewing in a hoop? Are you using any spray adhesive? Are you using a resized pattern? Is the problem on one needle only? etc. etc. Joel PPI01@xxxxxxx wrote: I am having a reoccurring problem with the thread breaking just above the needle. The threads actually shreds. I have worked my way down the list in the manuel over and over again including changing needles and being sure my needle is appropriate for the fabric. Help? Debbie A New Amaya Owner --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: amayausers-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: amayausers-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx