This message was posted by bailadorlumbroso 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/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/1051.html Hi, New to the business and recently purchased a 2006 XT from the factory. Have had difficulty with thread breaks since day one and have eliminated most problems with the use of a humidifier. I am attempting to sew out a leather jacket with a 100k design and am shredding thread like it's goin' out of style! Finally shut down the machine in frustration. I am using 80/12 needles from Madiera, have the presser foot set at 3, I have tried setting it at 2 with no difference, and am using #40 polyester thread. Please help, I am truly running out of patience with this machine!! Many thanx, Mike Cruiser's Custom Embroidery =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================