This message was posted by Judy 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/2/1129.html#000006 I vote for my arch nemises -- Static Electricity. Dry air + poly thread = headaches for me! I keep a box of Counce dryer sheets around, and when the thread is feeding I hope it lightly over the actifeed wheel for about ten seconds. And before I start the project, I rub it all over the area I have hooped. GOOD LUCK! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================