Hi Sandra. I'd go down to a size 9. Only use the sticky spray on the hoops AWAY from the machine. I took an old gallon milk jug, washed it good and cut the bottom out. I put it down over what I am going to spray to keep the over spray contained. And always spray away from your machine. I use only Sulky KK2000. It's in the little white cans you can get just about anywhere. I have tried Gunold KK2000, and it just isn't the same. The best price I found was at Handcocks of Paducah, a fabric place on line. The only other thing that beats it is Joanns 50% off notions wall days. They just had one last Saturday. If you do a lot of business at your local Joann's, they started a commercial customers thing where you get an additional 15% off. They will give you a card to use when you come in. It's 15% off regular and sale prices, so my little cans of KK2000 just cost me $5.52 each instead of $12.99. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================