For me, this usually means the needle needs to be replaced or repositioned. Geri Finio @ Studio 187 LLC (856) 296-4944 www.studio187.net ----- Original Message ----- From: JerryNiez@xxxxxxx To: AMAYAUSERS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:20 PM Subject: [amayausers.com] Thread fraying and breaking problem Can anyone offer an explanation of why I am breaking thread? I have a design with 14,500 stitches in a 2.7 diameter design. I have run the design on pique shirts without many problems. I also ran the design on a 3 season jacket with a fleece lining. I had an occasional thread break but completed 36 garments. I then tried running on a 14 oz fleece pull over and had nothing but trouble. I have 2 Amayas and both experienced the same thread breaking problem. I tried material thickness from 8 to 12, changed needles several times and tried speeds from 700 to 1,100. I could only stitch 50-75 stitches before the thread frayed and then broke. The fleece was covered with solvy and backed with 2 layers of stabilizer. What do you think is the problem and how do I solve the fraying thread problem? I have 15 pullovers to complete. Jerry Artistic Embroidery & More Traverse City, MI See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================