I have booth type of machines. Today I noticed it bad on the Big Red!! HK Acree <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Darlene, Are we talking a Big Red or an XT? Herb ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Weber To: Amaya Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:22 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. --------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.9/1238 - Release Date: 1/22/2008 8:12 PM --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.