This message was posted by Rod or Sharon 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/2/1114.html#000002 Elizbeth, Probably the soaker pad/sop pad that is located at the bottom of the head behind the needle case is saturated with oil and needs to be squeeged out a bit. It's sle purpose in life is to collect excess oil and whn it becomes saturated, the only place oid has to go is down and you know already where that is. Take the needle case to #1 needle...for safety, turn off the machine, remove the "right" front black cover and you will see the oil pad at the bottom center of the needle case area just above the presser foot shaft. Take a paper towel and a flat blade screwdriver and apply pressure several times, the paper towel will absorb some of the oil making room for more. Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================