This message was posted by Steve 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/2/520.html#000005 The area under the needle plate is the rotary hook, do not use any sharp obects there, it could be as simple as using your lint brush or canned air and blow out any debris that is in there. (blowing air will find lint and thread and stuff you can't see.) Are the thread breaks on all colors or just one? If it is just one, replace the needle, if it is all, try what I said above. You can buy a can of compressed air at any office supply or computer store for about $4. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================