This message was posted by Ian 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/2/974.html#000001 Have you tried using different needles. I would try poly mesh for backing, digitize light density. No sure if this calls for sharps or ball, but tight hooping and proper digitizing and not too heavy stitching should help. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================