This message was posted by SuitUpLacey 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/1/641.html#000004 The machine is an XT, only a year old We have not had recent needle breaks or hit a hoop with a needle. I have been keeping up with the lubrication and regular maintenance. I have checked the presser foot to make sure it is correct, didnt seem to change the noise. The noise is coming from the main part of the machine, where the up and down levers are(dont know the technical name). It gets loud when we run is fast. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================