This message was posted by signman 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/1/357.html#000002 I switched from regular hoops to the slimline system 2 years ago, and I do all kinds of tote bags, knit beanies, fleece blankets, scarfs, and towels with it. GREAT system to work with...you just have to 'prop up' ANY heavy or bulky item-even use a 2 or 3" 'box' under the bobbin area wide enough to hold up all the 'excess' material, like a blanket, sleeves and body of a big sweatshirt, whatever..because if you just let it 'hang' it can and will pull out from the clamp and screw things up. As for tote bags, I don't even bother with backing on anything except real 'canvas' totes and then only the lightweight. All the nylon and 'boat tote' heavy duty ones I just clamp them right up and away we go. Just remember to flip your design 180 degrees! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================