This message was posted by sschroed2 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/1/814.html#000003 I almost hate to admit this, but one day my machine was making loud thunking noises every time it trimmed, I thought it was something major going on. But, I discouvered I had failed to tighten the hoop arm screws all the way and they had loosened up. It sewed, but sounded terrible. In 3 years had never done that before. So checked the hoop screws just in case! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================